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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
PAGE
Introduction, 5
I. Deﬁnition of terms, 7
II. Summary of the present organization of the executive branch
. of the State government, with chart, 8
III. Central control and supervision of State departments, 30
IV. Types of departmental organization and methods of adminis—
tration, 36
A. Organization, . 36
B. Administration, 38
V. Departments engaged in work of a similar character or hav-
ing a similar object, 42
VI. Detailed description of the functions, organization, etc., of each
State department, board, commission and institution, . 51
VII. City of‘ﬁcials and other non-state officials appointed by
Governor, 479
VIII. State-aided institutions and organizations, 483
Appendix: list of cities and towns by counties, showing location of
State institutions, departments, reservations, etc., 488
Alphabetical index, 503 "
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REPORT ON THE FUNCTIONS, ORGANIZATION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF THE DEPARTMENTS IN
THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE
STATE GOVERNMENT.

INTRODUCTION.
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, Nov. 25, 1914.
To H is Excellency the Governor and the Council.
The law establishing the Commission on Economy and Efficiency (chapter
719, Acts of 1912) provides that “it shall be the duty of the commission to
. study into the possibility of promoting greater economy and efficiency
and utility in the transaction of the business of the commonwealth . . . by
the reorganization, consolidation or co-ordination of departments and insti-
tutions, by different methods of administration, by classiﬁcation of em-
ployees, . . . and it shall report thereon from time to time to the governor
and council and to the general court, if it is in session.” In order to perform
this statutory duty, the commission found it necessary to collect information
relative to the work being performed by each State department, board, com-
mission and institution, the powers and duties of State officials, the classes
of departmental officials and employees, their compensation, and the plan or
system of organization within each department, board, commission and insti-
tution. A part of the information collected by the commission is presented
in this report on the functions, organization and administration of those
departments, boards and commissions performing executive or administrative
work under State authority. The Legislature and courts are not included in
this report.
The purpose of the report is to make available for the Governor, Council,
Legislature, State officials and general public essential information about each
department of State service. Most of the information contained in this
report is not found in any other public document, many facts being of a char-
acter not contained in the departmental reports, most of which take for
granted a general knowledge of the powers and duties of the departments
issuing them. Public Document 90 gives an incomplete list of the employees
of each department, but shows nothing as to the divisions in which they are
organized or the authority of the various officials who have charge of different
branches of the department’s activities. The Manual for the General Court
contains no account of the work of the various departments, nor information
about them other than their location and the names of their principal officials,
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including the boards or commissions in control. Consequently, this report is
largely composed of material arranged in an entirely new way, and compris—
ing many facts not hitherto dealt with in a State publication.
It is the intention of the commission to follow this report with constructive
reports based upon a part of the information here set forth. With that inten-
tion in mind this report has been kept absolutely free of comment or criticism,
its object being only to state .the facts and nothing more. In its subsequent
reports the commission will bring out instances of defective organization
and administration, either in the relations of certain departments to each
other, or within single departments, and will propose measures designed to
remedy the defects described.
The information desired for this report was ﬁrst sought by means of a set
of questions, which was sent out to all the departments in August, 1913.
Where the answers were inadequate they were followed up by members of the
commission or its agents until the necessary details were secured. A state-
ment for each department was then prepared and a copy sent to the depart-
ment in question, with the request that corrections be made and suggestions
offered. In every case but one the statement was reviewed by the depart-
ment to which it applied, and returned with such corrections and suggestions
as seemed necessary. The commission consequently believes that its state-
ments present accurately the facts as they are understood by those best quali-
ﬁed to pass upon them.
The ﬁrst chapters of the report describe some noteworthy features of the
functions and organization of the departments with which the report is
concerned. They also contain a chart of the executive branch of the State
government as a whole, and a map showing the location of State institutions,
reservations and other State property. The latter and larger part of the
report is devoted to the detailed descriptions of the work and organization of
State departments.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMISSION ON ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY.
FRANCIS X. TYRRELL, Chairman.
THOMAS W. WHITE.
RUSSELL A. Woon.
I. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS.
To avoid confusion and misunderstanding as to statements
concerning the several branches or parts of the State government
and the authority of State officials and boards, the following
terms used in this report are deﬁned: —-
“Departments” -— a generic term for the separate or distinct
organization units of the State government, each of which is
under the control of an official or officials directly responsible to
the electorate, the Legislature or the Governor. The use of the
word “department” in this broad sense obviates the necessity
of repeating such titles as boards, commissions, bureaus, ofﬁces,
institutions and undertakings, as well as the many special titles
found in the State service.
“General supervision” -—the authority and duty to visit and
inspect and to oversee affairs, but without the power to regulate
and control.
“Control” — power to subject to authority, to govern, to hold
in restraint or check. “Direction” is to be interpreted as the
power to determine the course of, to subject to certain rules
or restrictions, to cause to proceed in a particular manner.
“Management” — the power to be in immediate charge of, to
superintend, to administer the department (used in its generic
sense) according to the rules and instructions given by those
having authority to control and direct. As contrasted with
“direction,” the word “management” conveys the idea of giv-
ing closer attention to details and of carrying out the policies
and orders of persons directing affairs.
II. SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT ORGANIZATION OF THE
EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT,
WITH CHART.
This report is devoted entirely to the executive branch of the
State government; consequently, it includes only those depart-
ments which are doing executive and administrative work. The
heads of these departments are, with nine exceptions, appointed
by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council.
By constitutional provision the heads of four departments are
elected annually by the people, namely, the Secretary of the
Commonwealth, the Treasurer and Receiver-General, the Auditor
and the Attorney-General. The sergeant-at-arms is elected
annually by the Legislature, the chief of the district police is
appointed from among the members of the force by the Governor
Without conﬁrmation by the Council, and the adjutant general,
quartermaster general and surgeon general are also appointed by
the Governor without conﬁrmation by the Council.
To show more clearly the separate departments in the execu-
tive branch of the State service, and the lines of control or
supervision from the Governor to departmental ofﬁcials, and
from the departments to State institutions, a chart has been
prepared. In this chart a line from the Governor to a depart-
ment indicates some measure of control by the Governor over
that department, a solid line signifying deﬁnite authority, a
wavy line signifying doubtful authority, the board connected by
a wavy line being composed entirely of officials not appointed
by the Governor, and a broken line signifying divided authority,
the department being only partly or quasi-public. Dotted lines
from departments to institutions indicate supervision by the
departments over the institutions; solid lines indicate control by
the departments over the institutions.
The ﬁgures in blocks connected with each department indi-
cate the number of officials having control and direction over
the department.1 If only one ﬁgure is given all the ofﬁcials are
appointed by the Governor; if two ﬁgures are given in the form
of a fraction, the ‘numerator represents the total number and
the denominator the number appointed by the Governor. Where
none of the oﬂicials are appointed by the Governor they usually
hold other positions and are serving ea: oﬂicio in the department
in question. (The summary, pages 10-29, contains later data
than the chart.)

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State government.
Prepared by Commission on
Economy and Efficiency.

SEPTEMBER 1,1914
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The trustees of institutions controlled by the Board of In-
sanity are appointed by the Governor, but as the principal con-
trol over these institutions is, by recent legislation, vested in
the State Board of Insanity, the Governor and the institutions
are not connected by lines of any kind, though the Governor
still retains some authority over them. Since the Secretary of
the Commonwealth, the Treasurer and Receiver-General, the
Auditor and the Attorney-General are chosen by the electorate,
and the sergeant-at-arms is elected by the Legislature, they are
shown separately from the other departments, and the method
of their election is indicated.
In order to show in concise form the departments and author-
ities included in the executive branch of the State government,
a summary is presented on the following pages, setting forth for
each separate department, board, commission, etc., (1) the date
of its establishment, (2) its principal functions, (3) location of
its main office, (4) number of officials and employees, (5) title
of the official, or composition of the board having control and
direction, and (6) the method of choosing the officials exercising
such control. In this summary the departments are classiﬁed
according to their principal functions, as follows: —
I. General administration.
II. Military affairs.
III. Protection of persons and property.
IV. Protection of the public health.
V. Regulation of {public utilities.
VI. Regulation of banking and insurance.
VII. Regulation of manufacturing and mercantile enterprises.
VIII. Regulation of professional occupations.
IX. Development and regulation of highways and waterways.
X. Development and conservation of natural resources.
XI. Public education; collection and distribution of information.
XII. Public recreation.
XIII. Care of public charges.
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SUMMARY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COM
N OTE. —-The ofﬁcials at the head of the ﬁrst ﬁve departments in the summary are directly responsible
responsible to the Governor, the Governor and Council or the Legislature; and the ofﬁcials at the
charge of the preceding numbered department.

NAME OF DEPARTMENT,
BOARD, INSTITUTION, ETC.
Principal Functions.

1. General Administration.
1. Executive Department, .
2. Secretary of the Common-
wealth.
3. Treasurer and Receiver-
General.
4. Auditor of the Common-
wealth.
5 . Attorney-General,

(a) The Governor: to pass upon all legislation enacted by the Gen-
eral Court; to call meetings of the Council; to command State
militia; to issue warrants for payments from the treasury; to ap-
prove notes for money borrowed in anticipation of revenue; to
issue precepts for certain special elections; to deliver to other
States fugitives from justice and to demand of other States the
return of such fugitives, etc.
(b) The Governor and Council: to prorogue the General Court and to
call it together in special session; to appoint State officials; to
determine salaries of certain State ofﬁcials and compensation of
special boards and commissions; to consider proposals for the
construction of armories; to inspect State buildings; to pass upon
contracts for construction of State highways, contracts and leases
by the Harbor and Land Commissioners, and by the Directors of
the Port of Boston; to authorize all bond issues and all purchases
and sales of bonds and other securities; to examine annually all
official bonds and securities in the treasury; to approve rules and
regulations adopted by various boards and commissions; to pardon
persons convicted of crime; to approve oiﬁcial bonds of the Secre-
tary, Treasurer and Auditor.
To have the custody of certain public records; to attest commissions
of public ofﬁcers; to exercise general charge of State printing; to
provide blank books, etc., for the use of registrars of voters; to
furnish nomination papers for use at State primaries, receive for
ﬁling all nomination papers, receive and canvass returns of votes
at primaries, notify successful candidates; to provide for use at
State elections a ballot box and counting apparatus for each poll-
ing place in every city and town, together with ballots, blank
forms, instructions, etc.; to receive and transmit to Governor and
Council certiﬁed copies of records of votes at each State election;
to issue certiﬁcates of election to speciﬁed ofﬁcials; to receive for
ﬁling statements of election expenses and to perform other duties
connected with elections; to collect and tabulate vital statistics;
to issue certiﬁcates of incorporation under general laws; to receive
annual certiﬁcates of their condition from corporations, certiﬁcates
of changes in capital stock or in name and other speciﬁed certiﬁ-
cates; to receive and ﬁle trade-marks, etc.; to issue pedlers’ li-
censesi; and to receive numerous returns in addition to those men-
tione .
To receive and pay out all moneys; to invest sinking funds and com-
pute sinking fund requirements; to levy assessments on metro-
politan districts; to care for Massachusetts School Fund, trust
funds, etc.
To examine accounts and demands for payment against the State;
to supervise and control accounts of other departments; to keep
record of receipts and expenditures; to compile and publish esti-
mates for appropriations; to measure the State printing.
To represent the State in criminal and civil cases and to report an-
nually thereon; to prosecute persons or corporations; to advise
with district attorneys, Secretary, etc.; to assist the General Court
in preparation of legislative documents; to render opinions on
legal matters to the Governor and General Court.

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MISSIONS, INSTITUTIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS, 1914.
to the electorate; the oﬂicials at the head of all other departments _des' nated by numbers are directly
head of the departments or institutions designated by letters are d1rect y responsible to the oﬁicials in

Date Where located (if EMPLOYEES, - By whom and for
estab- Several Branches, Main JULY 1, 1914. or Ea$ﬁgoi§gggglf glog'rd what Term elected or
lished. Ofﬁce is given). Direct- appointed.
Un_ P _d 10n-
paid. a‘ ~
1780 State House, Boston. — 17 Governor. Electorate, for one year.
1780 State House, Boston. —- 51 Secretary of the Com- Electorate, for one year.
_ monwealth.
1780 State House, Boston. — 19 Treasurer and Receiver- Electorate, for one year.
General.
1849 State House, Boston. - 19 Auditor of the Common- Electorate, for one year.
wealth.
1780 State House, Boston, — 15 Attorney—General. Electorate, for one Year.

NUMBER or
OFFICIALS AND


Title of Official


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SUMMARY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, CoMMIssIoNs,

NAME OF DEPARTMENT,
BoARn, INsTITUTIoN, ETC.

Principal Functions.

H
05
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
General Administration
- -— Con
. Commission on Economy
and Efﬁciency.
. Ballot Law Commission,
. Civil Service Commission, .
. Board of Retirement, .
. Tax Commissioner and Com-
missioner of Corporations.
Board of Appeals on Tax
Decisions.
Commission on Taxation of
Signs.
Commission on Liens, Mort-
gages, Tax Collectors’
Deeds, and the Taking of
Land for Taxes.
Commission on Methods for
Taking Land for Public
Purposes.
Board of Publication, .
Commissioner of P u b l i c
Recor 8.
Editor of Province Laws,
Compiler of Changes in Gen-
eral Laws.

To report on appropriation estimates; to make special examination
of management or ﬁnances of any State department, institution,
board, etc.; to report on the desirability of reorganization of de-
partments, classiﬁcation of employees, standardization of vaca-
tions, establishment of central purchasing agency and adoption of
budget method of appropriating money.
To consider questions relating to nomination of State officers; to
examine and pass upon voting machines, ballot boxes and count-
mg apparatus, and to make regulations for their use.
To regulate selection of persons to ﬁll appointive positions in the
government of the Commonwealth and of cities; to pass on ap-
pointments of heads of departments in city of Boston, and of
other cities.
To carry out the provisions of the law which provides for the pay-
ment of a retirement pension to State employees.
As Tax Commissioner: to ﬁx taxes upon certain classes of corpora-
tions and upon inheritances; to establish the basis for the levy of
Sitate and county taxes; to supervise local assessors and collectors
0 taxes.
As Commissioner of Corporations: to examine papers relating to the
organization of corporations, changes in their capital stock,‘ etc.;
to receive annual reports of corporations; to pass upon issues of
securities by certain classes of corporations.
To hear and determine appeals from decisions of Tax Commissioner.
To consider the taxation of signs, etc., used for advertising, and report
thereon to next General Court.
To recommend changes in the laws relative to liens for labor, etc.,
upon real estate and to mortgages; to codify laws relative to loans,
mortgages, collectors’ deeds and takings of land for taxes, etc.
To report on uniform methods and procedure for taking land for pub-
lic purposes, including procedure for awarding damages and assess—
ing costs.
To determine the form and extent of annual and special reports and
other publications of State departments.
To see that all State, county, city and town public records are safe-
guarded from loss by ﬁre, theft or deterioration, and are in the
hands of proper custodians.
To edit and superintend publication of the Province Laws.
To prepare a table of changes in and an index of the general laws.

1 Reorganized during latter part of legislative session and appointments made subsequent to July 1,
h 2 The regular terms of appointment, which become effective upon completion of initial terms, are
ere-given.
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INSTITUTIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS, 1914 —— Continued.

NUMBER or
OFFICIALS AND

Title of Official


Date Where located (if EMPLOYEES, . . By whom and for
estab- Several Branches, Main JULY 1, 1914. or hcgnilposélgog of B031‘ d what Term elected or
lished. Office is given). ‘’ nDg. 11. r° an appointed.
Un_ P _d 1rection.
paid. a‘ -
1912 State House, Boston. - 141 Commission of 3 mem- By Governor and Council
ers. for three years”.
1896 Chairman, 73 Tremont - 3 Commission of 3 mem- ByGovernor and Council
Street, Boston. ers. for three years.
1884 State House, Boston. - 35 Commission of 3 mem- By Governor and Council
bers. for three years.
1911 State House, Boston. 3 5 Unpaid commission of 3 One member elected by
mem rs. retirement association,
one ex oﬁ‘icio and one
appointedbyothertwo.
1890 State House, Boston. — 60 Tax Commissioner. By Governor andCouncil
for three years.
1865 State House, Boston. 4 - Unpaid board of 3 mem- Two members ea: oﬁicz't's
bers. and one member of the
Council designated by
the Governor.
1914 N 0' regular oﬂice as- 4 - Unpaid board of 4mem- Ex omciis.
signed. bers.
1914 No regular ofﬁce as— — 33 Commission of 3 mem- By the Governor and
signed. Council.
1914 No’ regular office as- 3 — Unpaid commission of 3 Ex of‘ﬁciis.
signed. members.
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1902 State House, Boston. 3 — Unpaid board of 3 mem- By Governor and Coun-
bers. oil from different
branches of service for
three years.
1892 State House, Boston. - 2 Commissioner. By Governor and Coun-
cil for three years.
1865 State House, Boston. - 4 Editor. By Governor and Coun-
cil for indeﬁnite term.
1882 722 Tremont Building, — 1 Compiler. By Governor annually.
Boston.


19*i‘iEstablished during latter part of legislative session, and appointments made subsequent to July 1,
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SUMMARY or STATE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,

NAME OF DEPARTMENT,
BOARD, INSTITUTION, ETC.
Principal Functions.

19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
General Acdominjstration
—- 11.
Commission on Uniformity
of Legislation.
Sergeant-at-Arms’ Depart-
ment.
State House Commission, .
Art Commission, .
State House Building Com-
mission.
Controller of County Ac-
counts.
. Board of Panama-Paciﬁc
Managers.
11. Military Affairs.
Adjutant-General’s Depart-
ment.
Quartermaster’s
ment.
Depart-
The Medical Department, .
Armory Commission, . .
Bureau of War Records,
Commissioner of State Aid
and Pensions.
Commission on Gratuities, .
To promote greater uniformity of legislation among the States.
To serve processes and execute orders enjoined upon him by the
General Court, attend members or clerks charged with a message
from one branch to the other or to the Governor, and preserve order
during sessions.
To care for and have charge of the State House and State oﬁices in
other buildings.
To direct and control expenditure of appropriations for furniture and
ﬁxtures to be used in the State House or in State offices in other
buildings, exclusive of State institutions.
To advise regarding the acquisition, erection, etc., of works of art in
0 or on the property of the Commonwealth, and regarding the artistic
character of buildings erected or remodeled by the Commonwealth
or on land owned by the Commonwealth.
To construct additions to the State Houseas provided by statute.
To prescribe, systematize and examine county accounts; to examine
bonds of county officers; to prepare and furnish forms for certain
county reports; to report to General Court the annual estimates
of county receipts and expenditures.
To exhibit the resources, products and general development of the
Commonwealth at the Panama-Paciﬁc Exposition, 1915.
To distribute all orders from Governor as commander-in-chief; to
execute orders from the commander-in-chi'ef relative to perfecting
the system of military discipline established by federal and State
laws; to receive oiﬁcers’ returns on the condition of the militia and
report annually thereon to the Governor and Secretary of War; to
prgssecute soldiers’ claims; to have the custody of old military rec-
or .
2111101188.
To safeguard health of militia; make physical examination of oﬁicers
and men; care of United States medical equipment issued to the
Commonwemth; examine applicants for State aid and admission
to soldiers’ homes.
To construct armories; to purchase or lease land suitable for drill
grounds and target ranges.
To compile and publish a complete roster of Massachusetts men in
United States service during the civil war.
To administer the law providing aid for Massachusetts citizens who
served in the civil and Spanish wars, certain dependent relatives
of such men, and women who served as army nurses; to prepare
pension, bounty and back pay claims of Massachusetts citizens
against the United States government.
To act upon applications for gratuities to veteran soldiers and sailors.


To arm,_ equip and transport Massachusetts troops and maintain,
15
INSTITUTIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS, 1914 -— Continued.

NUMBER or
Omcrans AND


- Title of Oﬂicial
Date Where located (1f EMPLOYEES, - - By whom and for
estab- Several Branches, Main JULY 1, 1914. or 13351505513323: Bgg'rd what Term elected or
lished. ﬁice is given). ect- 8' appointed.
Un_ P ‘d 11' 101)..
paid. 3'1 '
1909 Chairman, 19 Congress 3 - Unpaid commission of 3 By Governor and Coun-
Street, Boston. members. oil for not more than
ﬁve years.
1835 State House, Boston. - 157 Sergeant-at-Arms. Elected by Legislature
annually.
1857 State House, Boston. 4 - Unpaid commission of 3 Ex oﬁciis.
members.
1910 Secretary, I p s w i c h 5 - Unpaid commission of 5 By Governor and Coun-
Street, Boston. members. cil for ﬁve years.
1913 State House, Boston. — 6 Commission of 3 mem- By Governor and. Coun-
bers. oil until work is com-
pleted.
1887 8 Beacon Street, Bos- - 4 Controller. By Governor and Coun-
ton. ' oil for three years.
1912 73 Tremont Street, Bos- 5 4 Unpaid board of 5 mem- By Governor and Coun-
ton. bers. oil until work is com-
pleted.
1731 State House, Boston. - 17 Adjutant-General. By Governor for one
year.
1907 State House, Boston. — 73 Quartermaster-General. By Governor for ﬁve
years.
1861 State House. Boston. — 3 Surgeon-General. By Governor for ﬁve
' years.
1888 Secretary, 1336 Massa- 1 3 Commission of 3 mem- Two members ea: oﬁiciis,
chusetts Avenue, bers. and colonel of a reg-
Cambridge. ment appointed by
Governor.
1899 State House, Boston. 1 8 Commissioner. Ex oﬂ'icio.
1902 State House, Boston. - 9 Commissioner. By Governor and Coun-
cil for three years.
1912 State House, Boston. — 3 Ccgmmission of 3 mem- Ex oﬁiciis.
. ers.


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SUMMARY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, BoARns, CoMMrssroNs,

NAME OF DEPARTMENT,
BoARo, INSTITUTION, ETc.
Principal Functions.

III. Protection of Persons
and Property.
33. District Police,
34. Board of Boiler Rules,
35. Commission on Building
Regulations.
36. Fire Prevention Commis-
sioner for the Metropolitan
District.
37. Fireman's Relief Fund Com-
mission.
38. Commissioners of Wrecks
and Shipwrecked Goods.
IV. Protection of the
Public Health.
39. State Department of Health,
40. Metropolitan Water
Sewerage Board.
and

Chief: to approve Sunday entertainments; to receive and dispose
of conﬁscated liquors and weapons; to license theatres and public
halls; to grant permits for moving pictures and to assistant
operators of moving-picture machines.
Detective Department: to enforce criminal laws, laws regulating stor-
age and sale of explosives, ﬁreworks, etc., laws regulating ﬁsheries,
and other laws applying to public waters.
Building Department: to enforce laws regulating construction of '
certain buildings and erection and use of moving-picture machines;
to examine and license moving-picture operators.
Boiler Inspection Department: to inspect steam boilers and air tanks;
to examine and license engineers and ﬁremen, and operators of
hoisting machinery not run by steam.
All departments subject to call for police duty.
To formulate rules for construction, installation and inspection of
steam boilers; to hold hearings on petitions for changes in rules;
to prescribe regulations of operation of air-tanks, etc.
To investigate building laws and regulations of State, cities and
towns, in order to establish uniformity in general requirements.
and report to General Court, with drafts of acts.
To provide for more effective prevention of ﬁres throughout 22 speci-
ﬁed cities and towns of the metropolitan district and such other
cities zéld towns as may accept the provisions of the statute creating
t is 0 cc.
To administer fund for relief of ﬁremen injured, and of the families of
ﬁrelgmenlkiflled, in performance of duty, and to pass upon claims for
suc re 1e .
To take charge of wrecks and shipwrecked goods and hold them for
the owner, and to sell all or part if necessary.
To make rules and regulations; to issue publications about health
matters; to distribute antitoxins, etc.; to inspect samples of food
and drugs and prosecute violations of the pure food and drug law;
to investigate water supplies and sewerage and drainage systems;
to advise concerning the sanitary conditions of public institutions;
to inspect dairies, slaughter houses and cold-storage warehouses;
and to license plumbers.
To construct, maintain and operate water works and sewerage systems
for cities and towns of the metropolitan district.

41. Joint Board on Admission of
Reading to North Metro-
pohtan Sewerage District.
42. Joint Board on Disposal of
Sewage in Lynn.
43. Joint Board to investigate
South Bay, Boston Harbor.
44. Homestead Commission, .
To report to next General Court on expediency and cost of adding
Reading to metropolitan sewerage district, etc.
To prepare plans and to report to the next General Court on various
methods of sewage disposal for Lynn.
To report to next General Court on methods and cost of preventing
nuisance now existing in South Bay in Boston bor.
To study building and tenement house laws, investigate defective
housing conditions, and assist local planning boards.
1 Established during latter part of legislative session, and appointment made subsequent to July 1, 1914 .
17
‘ ‘INSTITUTIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS, 1914 — Continued.
ONU'MBEB or
r'r'rcmns AND . .
Date Where located (if _ Eurnornns, or Cérnlltlegiigiﬁgfmémd By whom and for
estab- Several Branches, Main JULY 1, 1914. havinpocontml and what Term elected or
lished. Oﬁice is given)- 6km’ appointed.
Un_ P _d 1011.
paid. a‘ -
1879 State House, Boston. - 103 Chief. By Governor inde ﬁ-
nitely.
1907 State House, Boston. 2 6 Board of 5 members. Four members appointed
' by Governor and Coun-
oil for three years and
one member ex oﬁicio.
1913 State House, Boston. 5 — Unpaid board of ﬁve By Governor and Coun-
members. cil until completion of
work.
1914 1 Beacon Street, Bos- — 11 Commissioner. By Governor and Coun-
ton. oil for three years.
1890 Chairman, Lynn, Mass. 6 - Unpaid board of 5 mem- Three m e m b e r s ap-
bers. pointed by Governor
.and Council for three
years, and 2 elected by
State Firemen’s Asso-
ciation.
1887 Various seacoast cities - 9 Nine individual com- By Governor and Coun-
and towns. missioners (n o t a cil, indeﬁnitely.
board).
1869 State House, Boston. - 1052 Commissioner and By Governor and Coun-
council of 6 members. cil: commissioner for
ﬁve years, council for
three years.
1901 1 Ashburton Place, - 508 Board of 3 members. C By Governor and Coun-
B n. oil for three years.
1914 ' No_ regular office as- 4 — Unpaid board of 10 E2: oﬁici'is until comple-
Blgnﬁd- members. tion of work.
1914 No_ regular oﬂice as- 6 — Unpaid board of 12 Ea: oﬁiciis until comple-
ﬂigned. members. tion of work.
1914 No regular ofﬁce as- 5 - Unpaid board of 11 Ex oﬂiciis until comple-
Blgned. members. , ' tion of work.
-' 31 Beacon Street, Bos- 9 1 Unpaid board of 9 mem- Five members appointed
ton. by Governor and Coun-
oil for three years’,- and
4 members as ojﬁcns.


3 Reorganized, 1914.
3 Temporarily, 1911; permanently, 1913.
18
SUMMARY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,

NAME or DEPARTMENT,
BOARD, INsTITUTIoN, are.

Principal Functions.

V. Regulation of Public
Utilit es.
45. Public Service Commission,
46. Commission on Transporta-
tion Facilities in the Five
Western Counties, etc.
47. Board of Gas and Electric
Light Commissioners.
VI. Regulation of Banking
and Insurance.
48. Bank Commissioner, . .
H

To regulate and generally to supervise steam and electric railroads,
street railways, steamboat lines, telephone and telegraph companies,
and the operation of appliances, facilities and equipment utilized in
connection with the service of all such public utilities.
To report to the next General Court on the development of transpor-
tation facilities, the utilization of agricultural opportunities, the
diminution of population, and the decline of industries in the
ﬁve western counties of the State; to report on a State plan of agri-
cultural credit.
To supervise and regulate gas and electric light companies, water
companies and municipal lighting plants; to inspect gas and gas
meters; to examine and test electric meters; to abate smoke
guisakrice in Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Everett, Chelsea and
we me.
To examine and _supervise State banking institutions and credit
unions; to examine State Treasurer's department semi—annually.

49. Board of Bank Incorpora-
tion.
50. Trustees, General Insurance
Guaranty Fun .
51. Supervisor of Loan Agencies,
52. Insurance Commissioner,
53. Board of Appeal on Fire In-
surance Rates.
54. Commission on Question of
Monopoly and Rates in
Insurance.
VII. Regulation 0 t Manu-
fact g and Mercan-
tile Aﬂairs.
55. Board of Labor and Indus-
tries.
To hear and pass upon all applications for the establishment of do-
mestic banking corporations, trust departments of trust companies,
and for changing names of banking institutions incorporated in
Massachusetts.
Trustees:_ to hold in trust funds to guarantee insurance policies issued
by savings banks; to assist insurance banks in encouraging agen-
(2168.
State Actuary: to perform work of insurance actuary for insurance
an s.
Medical Director: to pass upon all applications for insurance.
To enforce laws regulating the making of loans of less than $300, and
to license agencies making such loans.
To supervise insurance companies, fraternal societies, insurance de-
partments of savings banks, and retirement associations for em-
ployees of the Commonwealth and of counties, and for teachers;
to pass on qualiﬁcations of insurance agents and brokers, and issue
licenses to ‘them; to determine sufficiency of rates for workmen’s
compensation insurance.
To hear and determine complaints against ratings by ﬁre insurance
companies or boards of ﬁre underwriters.
To investigate insurance companies with a view to determine whether
a monopoly or combination exists and whether rates are reasonable,
and to what extent government regulation of rates Is desirable.
To investigate industrial conditions; to enforce laws relating to the
employment of labor'and of women and .11111101‘8, the Inspection
an licensing of buildings used for industrial purposes and of em—
pilloyeels; to institute proceedings in prosecution of violations of
t ese aws.
1 The regular terms of appointment, which become effective upon completion of initial terms, are
here given.
19
INSTITUTIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS, 1914 —- Continued.

NUMBER or
QFFICIALS AND


. Title of Oﬁicial
Date Where located (If EMPLOYEES, - - By whom and for
estab- Several Branches, Main JULY 1, 1914. or Eggggsgéggrgg Eggrd what Term elected or
lished. Office Is glven). U Direction appointed.
n- - '
paid‘ Pad.
1913 1 Beacon Street, Bos- - 44 Commission of 5 mem- By Governor and Coun-
ton. bers. oil for ﬁve years.1
1914 No_ regular office as- — 52 Commission of 5 mem- By Governor and Coun-
signed. bers. oil until completion of
work.
1885 15 Ashburton Place, - 19 Board of 3 members. By Governor and Coun-
Boston. oil for three years.
1838 State House, Boston. -- ' 50 Commissioner. By Governor and Coun-
cil for three years.
1906 State House, BOStOII- 4 - Ugpaid board of 3 mem- Ex oﬁciis.
ers.
1907 161 Devonshire Street, 7 9 Unpaid board of 7 mem- By Governor and Coun-
BOStOIl- bers. cil for seven years.
1911 6 Park Street, Boston. - 5 Supervisor. By Governor and Coun-
cil for three years.
1855 State House. Boston. - 63 Commissioner. By Governor and Coun~
oil for three years.
1911 State House. Boston. 1 2 Board of 3 members. Insurance Commissioner
or a special deputy
ea: ojﬁc-zo and 2 mem-
bers appointed by
Governor and Council
for three years.
1914 No_ regular office as- 3 - Unpaid board of 3 mem— Two members appointed
Slgned- ers. by Governor and 1 ea:
oﬂicio.
1913 1 Beacon Street, Bos- - 54 Board of 5 members. By Governor and Coun-
ton- cil for ﬁve years.1


19I4Establish6d during latter part of legislative session. and appointments made subsequent to July 1,
20
SUMMARY or STATE DEPARTMENTS, BoARns, CoMMIssIoNs,

NAME or DEPARTMENT,
BoARn, INsTrTUTroN, Ere. .

Principal Functions.

VII. Regulation 0 1 Man}:-
i _ g and Mercantile
Aﬂeirs -- Con.
56. Industrial Accident Board,
57. Joint Board, Prevention In-
dustrial Accidents and
Diseases.
58. Board of Conciliation and
Arbitration.
59. Minimum Wage Commis-
sion.
60. Commissioner of Weights
and Measures.
61. Commission on Public Regu-
lation of Ice Business.
VIII. Regulation of Profes-
sional Occupations.
62. Board_ of Registration in
Medicine.
63. Board of Registration in
Dentistry.
64. Board of Registration in
Pharmacy .
65. Board of Registration in
Optometry.
66. Board of Registration of
Nurses.
67. Board of Registration in
Em ing.
68. Board of Registration in
Veterinary Medicine.
IX. Development and Begu-
lation of Highways and
Waterways.
69. Massachusetts Highway
Commission.
To enforce the laws regarding the compensation of employees for in-
iuries received in the course of their employment.
To investigate employments and places of employment; to deter-
mine necessary safety devices or other requirements, _and make
riules and regulations for prevention of industrial accidents and
iseases.
To mediate in and arbitrate industrial disputes; to investigate and
report upon such disputes.
Investigation of wages of women and minors; formation of boards
to recommend scales of wages in low~pa1d industries.
To make quinquennial inspections of standards in cities and towns;
to examine and instruct newly appointed local sealers; to examine
the work and equipment of local sealers; to test taxicab meters; to
institute, investigate and prosecute complaints of use of false
weights and measures.
To report to next General Court on placing ice business under State
supervision and control, and on permitting electric light and power
companies to manufacture and sell ice.
To examine persons desiring to practice medicine in the Common-
wealth; to issue certiﬁcates to successful candidates; to investigate
complaints of irregularities in medical practice, and records of phy-
sicians convicted of crime in connection with such practice; to re-
voke certiﬁcates for cause.
To examine persons desiring to practice dentistry in the Common-
wealth and to issue certiﬁcates to successful candidates.
To examine applicants for registration as pharmacists and issue cer-
tiﬁcates of registration; to investigate complaints for violations of
law; to suspend and revoke certiﬁcates for cause.
To examine applicants for registration as optometrists; to register
those qualiﬁed; to revoke certiﬁcates of registration for cause.
To examine applicants for registration as ‘nurses; to register those
qualiﬁed; to investigate complaints of violations of law.
To regulate practice of embalming within the Commonwealth; _to
examine applicants for registration as embalmers and to certify
those qualiﬁed; to investigate complaints of violations of law.
To examine persons desiring to practice veterinary medicine; to cer-
tify those qualiﬁed; to investigate complaints of violations of law;
to revoke certiﬁcates of registration for cause.
To construct and maintain State highways and certain other high-
ways; to register motor vehicles, license operators thereof, and in-
vestigate accidents connected therewith; and to review local ordi-
nances regulating the operation of such vehicles.

1 The regular terms of appointment, which become effective upon completion of initial terms, are
here given.
21
INSTITUTIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS, 1914 —— Continued.


Title of Oﬂicial
or Composition of Board
having. Control and
Direction.
By whom and for
what Term elected or
appointed.


Date
estab-
lished.
Where located (if
Several Branches, Main
Oﬂice is given).
1912
1913
1886
1913
1907
1914
1894
1887
1886
1912
1910
1906
1904
1893
1 Beacon Street, Bos-
ton.
1 Beacon Street, Bos-
ton.
State House, Boston.
1 Beacon Street, Bos-
ton.
State House, Boston.
No regular oﬁ'ice as-
signed.
State House, Boston.
Haverhill, Mass.
State House, Boston.
149 Tremont Street,
Boston.
State House, Boston.
Secretary, 5 Somerset
Street, Boston.
Secretary, Gloucester,
Mass.
15 Ashburton Place,
Boston.
NUMBER or
Omcrans AND
Emmo'mns,
JULY 1, 1914.
Un- -
paii Paid.
—- 51
11 —
— 6
- 10
- 9
9 _
— 8
— 5
- 8
- 5
- 5
- 4
—- 6
- 776


Board of 5 members.
Unpaid board of 10
members.
Board of 3 members.
Commission of 3 mem-
ers.
Commissioner.
Unpaid board of 9 mem-
bers.
Board of 7 members.
Board of 5 members.
Board of 5 members.
Board of 5 members.
Board of 5 members;
Board of 3 members.
Board of 5 members.
Commission of 3 mem-
bers.

By_ Governor and Coun-
cil for ﬁve years.1
Ex oificiis.
By_ Governor and Coun-
oil for three years.
By_Governor and Coun-
cil for three years. 1
By Governor and Coun-
cil for three years.
Ex ofﬁciis.
BvGovernor and Coun-
cil for seven years.
By Governor and Coun-
oil for three years.
By Governor and Coun-
oil for ﬁve years.
By Governor and Coun-
cil for ﬁve years.1
Four members appointed
by Governor andCoun-
oil for four years, 1 es
oﬁicio.
By Governor and Coun-
cil for three years.
By Governor and Coun-
oil for ﬁve years.
By Governor and Coun-
cil for three years.

22
SUMMARY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,

NAME or DEPARTMENT,
r. . . _
BOARD, INSTITUTION, are. P mclpal Functions


1!. Development and Begu-
lation of Highways and
Waterways —— Con.
70. Harbor and Land Commis- To locate and mark boundaries of the Commonwealth and of towns;
sion. to admimster water-front property of the Commonwealth outside
of the port of Boston, including the province lands at Province-
town; to regulate the use of harbors and tidewaters and tidal ﬂats;
to maintain and improve harbors and channels; to compel removal
of obstructions to navigation; to regulate in certain res ts struc-
tures on the Connecticut River and great ponds; to eep maps,
charts, etc., of waters and land in its charge.
71. Directors of the Port of To develop and administer for commercial purposes the port of
Boston. Boston; to manage water-front property of the Commonwealth
within the port; to license and supervise work by private interests
in tidewaters within the port.
I. Development and Conser-
vation of Natural Be-
sources.
72. State Board of Agriculture To encourage agriculture, orcharding, dairying, poultry raising, bee-
(quasi-State board). keeping and the nursery business; to protect useful birds; to dis-
seminate useful information among farmers, etc.; to enforce laws
regail-dinlg adulteration of butter and oleomargarine; to reclaim
wet an s.
73. Joint Board for Reclamation To acquire, drain, and reclaim tracts of wet lands, except salt marshes;
of Wet Lands. to cultivate such lands for not less than two consecutive seasons and
thereafter to offer them for sale.
74. Commissioner of Animal To prevent and suppress contagious and infectious diseases among
Industry. domestic animals.
75. State Forester, . . . To carry on general forestry work, including reforestation, examina-
tion of wood lots, advising owners of woodland, etc.; to suppress
gypsy and brown-tail moths and other injurious insects; to pre-
vent forest ﬁres.
76. State Forest Commission, . To acquire and hold land suitable for timber cultivation.
77. Commission on Fisheries To enforce laws relative to inland ﬁsheries, closed seasons established
and Game. for killing certain animals and birds, pollution of public waters,
etc.; to conduct scientiﬁc investigations on ﬁsheries and game.
XI. Public Education; 601-
lection and Distribu-
tion of Information. .
78. State Board of Education, . To supervise and direct public education; to control State normal
schools; to collect school statistics; to approve high schools re-
ceiving State aid; to grant certiﬁcates to teachers seeking posi-
tions in certain schools.
(a) Framingham N orm a] To train students for teaching the ﬁrst six grades of the public schools
School. anﬁl e12 instructors in household arts; and as dietitians in private
so 00 .
(b) Westﬁeld Normal School, To train students for teaching in ﬁrst six grades of public schools.
(0) Bridgewater N orm a1 To train students for teaching in public graded schools.
School.
(d) Salem Normal School, . To train students for teaching in elementary schools and commercial
courses in high schools. .


1 Reorganized, 1914. _ _ . . ‘ .
h 2 The regular terms of appointment, which become eﬁective upon completion of imtial terms, are
ere given.
23
INsTITUTIoNs AND UNDERTAKINGS, 1914 —- Continued.


ONUMBER or
FFICIALS AND . .
Date Where located (if Emnorans, or 03:18 giigfgfméoard By whom and for
estab— Several Branches, Main JULY 1, 1914. havi 13°C ontml and what Term elected or
lished. Oﬂice is given). ngirection appointed.
Un- P ‘d .
paid. a‘ '
1879 State House, Boston. - 36 Commission of 3 mem- By Governor and Coun-
bers. oil for three years.
1911 40 Central Street, Bos- - 1221 Board of 3 members. By Governor and Coun-
ton. cil for three years.2
1853 State House, Boston. 42 26 Unpaid board of 45 ' Three members are ap-
members. pointed by Governor
and Council for three
years, 35 by incorpo-
rated societies and 7
ea: oﬂiciis.
1913 State House, Boston. 52 - Uggaid board of 52 mem- Ex oﬂ‘iciis.
rs.
1912 State House, Boston. — 21 Commissioner. By Governor and Coun-
cil for three years.
1904 6 Beacon Street, Bos- — 80 State Forester. By Governor and Coun-
ton. cil for indeﬁnite term.
1914 N 0 regular ofﬁce as- 3 —3 Unpaid board of 3 mem- Two members are ap-
signe . \ bers. pointed by Governor
and Council for six
years and 1 ca: oﬁicio.2
1866 State House, Boston. — 86 Commission of 3 mem- By Governor and Coun-
bers. oil for ﬁve years.
1837 15 Ashburton Place, 9 23 Unpaid board of 9 mem- By Governor and Coun-
Boston. ers. cil for three years.
1839 Framingham, Mass. - 45 - — - -
1839 Westﬁeld, Mass. - 38 - - - —
1840 Bridgewater, Mass. — 83 - - - —
1854 Salem, Mass. — 33 - — — —


' Established during latter part of the legislative session, and appointments made subsequent, to
July 1, 1914.
24
SUMMARY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,

NAME or DEPARTMENT,
BOARD, INSTITUTION, ETC-
Principal Functions.

XI. Public Education; 001-
lection and. istribu-
tion of Information —
on.
78. State Board of Education—
077,.
(e) Massachusetts Normal
Art School.
(f) Worcester Normal School,
(9) Fitchburg N o r m al
School.
(k) Ngrﬁh 1Adams Normal
0 oo .
(i') Hyannis Normal School,
(3') Lowell Normal School, .
79. Teachers’ Retirement Board,
80. Massachusetts Agricultural
College (quasi-State in-
stitution).
81. Massachusetts Nautical
School.
82. State Library,
83. Free Public Library Com-
mission.
84. Bureau of Statistics,
XII. Public Recreation.
85. Metropolitan Park Commis-
sion.
86. Mount _Greylock State Res-
ervation.
87. Mount Wachusett State
Reservation.
88. Mount Tom Reservation
(quasi-State Commission).
89. Deer Hill Reservation
(quasi-State Commission).

To train students for teaching industrial and practical arts, and for
industrial designing, modeling and drafting.
To train students for'teaching in ﬁrst six grades of public schools, in
rural schools and in kindergartens; to give instruction in play-
ground supervision.
To train students for teaching in public graded schools, also for
practical arts and music.
To train students for teaching in elementary schools.
To train students for teaching in the ﬁrst nine grades of the public
schools, and to hold a summer session for normal and public school
principals and teachers.
To train students for teaching in ﬁrst six grades of public schools.
To direct accumulation and expenditure of fund for retirement of
teachers in the public schools. -
To teach agriculture and related subjects by resident instruction and
by extension courses; also, to teach general subjects, including
modern languages, literature, history, economics, etc.; to admin-
1ster laws relative to analysis and sale of fertilizers and manufac-
tured foods for live stock; to conduct experiments in agriculture
and allied subjects.
To train young men in seamanship, navigation and marine engi-
neering.
Tocgirovide a reference library for State officials and the General
urt.
To promote establishment and efﬁciency of free public libraries; to
aid public libraries in small towns; to provide for certain educa—
tional work for aliens.
To collect and publish statistics relating to labor, manufactures,
ﬁnances of cities and towns; to certify town and district notes; to
install and audit accounts in cities and towns; to maintain free
employment bureaus; to take certain censuses.
To acquire, lay out and maintain for public use reservations and park-
ways in the metro olitan district; to police such reservations; to
provide accommo ations for boating and bathing on its reserva-
tions; to make regulations governing the public use of the Charles
River, Neponset River and Mystic River within the park districts,
and of ponds and other waters along which it holds abutting land
for public use.
To care for and maintain State reservation on Greylock Mountain.
To care for and maintain State reservation on Wachusett Mountain.
To care for and maintain State reservation on Mount Tom.
To care for and maintain reservation on Deer Hill.

25
6
INSTITUTIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS, 1914 — Continued.
ONUMBEB or
rr'rcrALs AND . .
Date Where located (if _ ‘ Emornns, or C(Eﬂe giioﬁméoard By whom and for
eetab- Several Branches, Main J Umr 1, 1914. havigoscogtrol and what Term elected or
lished. Oﬁice is glvenl- Dgirection appointed.
Un- - '
paid‘ Paid.
1873 . Boston, Mass. - 30 - — - -
1874 Worcester, Mass. - 35 - - - —
1895 Fitchburg, Mass. - 39 — — — -
1897 North Adams, Mass. - 43 — - — -
1897 Hyannis, Mass. - 25 — — — —
1897 Lowell, Mass. — 43 - - - -
1913 15 Ashburton Place, 3 2 Unpaid board of 3 mem- Present members ex
Boston. _ ber7s) (to be increased oﬂiciis.
1867 Amherst, Mass. 18 156 Unpaid board of 18 mem- Fourteen members ap-
bers. pointed by Governor
and Council for terms
of seven years, and 4
ex oﬁ’iciis.
1891 2A Park Street, Boston. 3 36 Unpaid board of 3 mem- By Governor and Coun-
bers. oil for three years.
1826 State House, Boston. 5 ~ 12 Unpaid commission of 5 Three members ap-
members. pointed by Governor
and Council for three
years, and 2 ea: oﬁciis.
_ 1890 State House, Boston. 5 3 Unpaid commission of 5 By.Governor and Coun-
members. 011 for ﬁve years.
1869 State House, Boston. - 112 Director. By Governor and Coun-
oil for three years.
1893 i 14 Beacon Street, Bos- - 837 Commission of 5 mem- By Governor and Coun-
_ ton. oil for ﬁve years.
1898 Chairman, Pittsﬁeld, 3 - Unpaid commission of 3 By Governor and Coun-
. Mass. members. oil for six years.
1899 Chairman, Lancaster, 3 - Unpaid commission of 3 By Governor and Coun-
Mass. members. oil for 811! years.
, 1903 Springﬁeld or N orth- 6 - Unpaid commission of 6 Ex oﬂiciis.
ampton, Mass. , members.
1907 Chairman, Northamp- 3 - Unpaid commission of 3 Ex ofﬁciis.
ton. Mass. members.


26
I
SUMMARY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,

NAME OF DEPARTMENT,
BOARD, INSTITUTION, RTc.
Principal Functions.

XII. Public Recreation
—- Con.
90. Mount Sugar Loaf Reser-
vation (quasi-State com-
mission).
91. Mount Everett State Reser-
vation.
XIII. Care of Public
Charges.
92. State Board of Charity,
(a) Penikese Hospital,
93. Trustees, State Inﬁrmary
and State Farm.
(a) State Inﬁrmary,
(b) State Farm, .
94. Trustees, Massachusetts
Training Schools.
(a) Lyman School for Boys,
(b) Industrial School f or
(c) Indugirial School f o r
Girls.
(d) Boys’ Parole Depart-
ment.
(e) Girls’ Parole
ment.
Depart-
95. Trustees’, Hospitals for Con-
sumptives.
d
(a) Rutland State Sana-
torium.
(b) North Reading State
Sanatorium.
(0) Lakeville State Sana-
torium.
(d) Westﬁeld State Sana-
torium.
96. Norfolk State Hospital, .
97. Massachusetts Hospital
S h l
(300.
98. State Board of Insanity, .

To care for and maintain State reservation on Mount Sugar Loaf.
To care for and maintain State reservation on Mount Everett.
To supervise and inspect State charitable institutions; to visit and
inspect county training schools and local almshouses; to direct
local poor relief of persons without settlements; to maintain and
care for delinquent,_ dependent and neglected children committed
to it; to Investigate incorporation of private charities and to inspect
such charities; to Investigate settlements of aupers seeking State
aid; to execute laws concerning abandoned infants and infant
boarding houses; to license and supervise lying-in hospitals.
To treat and hold in custody persons afflicted with leprosy.
To control and direct the State Inﬁrmary and State Farm.
To care for and treat sick, disabled and insane State pauper-s.
To care for State paupers; to holdin custody persons committed for
minor oﬁences and insane male criminals.
To control and direct work of three training schools for juvenile de-
linquents and two probation departments for children on parole
from the schools.
To hold in custody, care for and instruct delinquent boys under
n. - '
To hold in custody and instruct delinquent boys between ﬁfteen and
eighteen at time of commitment.
To hold in custody and instruct delinquent and wayward girls.
To place in families boys paroled from Lyman and Industrial Schools
and to watch their conduct while on parole.
To place in families girls paroled from Industrial School, and to watch
their conduct while on parole.
To control and direct the four State sanatoria; to inspect tubercu-
losis hospitals applyingfor State subsidy; to carry on after-care
work for discharged patients.
To care for and treat persons having pulmonary tuberculosis.
To care for and treat persons having pulmonary tuberculosis.
To care for and treat persons having pulmonary tuberculosis.
To care for and treat persons having pulmonary tuberculosis.
To care for and treat inebriates and drug habitués.
To care for, educate and treat crippled and deformed children.
To exercise control in most respects over State institutions for insane,
epileptic and feeble-minded persons, and to supervise and inspect
private institutions for care and custody of insane, epileptic and
feeble-minded persons.

1 Not including over 200 auxiliary visitors. _
1' duringlatter part of legislative session, and appointments made subsequent toluly 1, 1914.
27
INSTITUTIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS, 1914 —— Continued.

—;~r; .


ONUMBER or
FrIcIALs AND - .
Date Where located (if EMPLOYEES, or C(gtlesgzigggugoard By whom and for
estab- Several Branches, Main J our 1, 1914. havigo Control and what Term elected or
lished. Oﬁice is given). ﬁirecti appointed.
Un_ P ‘d 0n.
a paid. a1 '
1907 Chairman, Greenﬁeld, 3 - Unpaid commission of 3 Ex oﬁiciis.
Mass. members.
1908 Chairman, Great Bar- l 3 - Unpaid commission of 3 By Governor and Coun-
rlngton, Mass. members. oil for six years.
1898 State House, Boston. 91 158 Unpaid board of 9 mem- By Governor and Coun-
bers. cil for ﬁve years.
1905 Penikese Island. - 10 — - - -
1884 'Secretary, Brookline, 7 - Unpaid board of 7 mem- By Governor and Coun— '
Mass. bers. cil for three years.
1854 Tewksbury, Mass. - 378 — - - -
1854 Bridgewater, Mass. 205 —- — — -
1911 274 Boylston Street, 9 2 Unpaid board of 9mem- By Governor and Coun-
Boston, Mass. bers. oil for ﬁve years.
1848 Westborough, Mass. - 84 - - - -
1909 Shirley, Mass. - 51 —- - - -
1856 Lancaster, Mass. -- 67 - _ _. _
1895 Lyman School for — 8 — - — -
Boys, Westborough,
Mass.
1900 274 Boylston Street, - 14 - '- - -
. Boston.
1907 3 Joy Street, Boston. 7 6 Unpaid board of 7 mem- By Governor and Coun-
e oil for ﬁve years.
1898 Rutland, Mass. - 247 — - - —
1909 North Reading, Mass. — 81 - — — -
1910 Lakeville, Mass. — 76 — — — —
1910 Westﬁeld, Mass. — '94 - — - —
1911 Norfolk, Mass. 7 73 , Unpaid board of 7 mem- By Governor and Coun—
bers. cil for seven years.
1907 Canton, Mass. 5 89 Unpaid board of 5 mem- By Governor and Coun-
bers. oil for ﬁve years.
1898 State House, Boston. — 28-2 Board of 3 members. By Govaernor for three
years.
i. The regular terms of appointment which become eﬁective upon completion of initial terms are
given here.
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SUMMARY OF STATE DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,


Principal Functions.

To care for, control and treat committed insane.
To care for, control and treat committed insane persons, resident in
Boston for ten years. Psychopathic Department: to conduct
scientiﬁc study and research work as to the causes and treatment
of insanity.
To care for, control and treat committed insane, and female inebriates
and drug habitués.
To care for, control and treat committed insane.
To care for, control and treat committed insane.
To care for, control and treat, on homeopathic principles, committed
insane and female inebriates and drug habitu 3.
To care for, control and treat committed insane.
To care for, control and treat committed insane.
To care for, control and treat insane transferred from hospitals.
To care for, control and treat insane transferred from hospitals.
To treat and care for epileptics.
To care for and control feeble-minded persons.
To care for and control feeble-minded persons.
To maintain bureaus of information and employment for blind
workers; to operate workshops and salesrooms; to carry on ﬁeld
work for the prevention of blindness; to keep a register of the
blind within the State and to investigate their condition.
To control and direct four penal institutions; to release and transfer
prisoners; to repare data for parole board; to visit and inspect
all prisons, re ormatories, jails and houses of correction; to aid
released prisoners; to returnto institutions prisoners who violate
paﬁ'olesiz; to pass upon expenditures for industries in county prisons,
in s, e c.
To hold in custodyr convicted male felons sentenced to hard labor.
To hold in custody male criminals under forty years of age.
To holdhin custody women convicted of crime in courts of Common-
wea t .
Camp Section: to employ prisoners for reclaiming waste lands.
Hospital Section: to segregate and care for tubercular prisoners.
To recommend to the Prison Commission the granting of permits
to be at liberty from the State Prison and Reformatory; to advise
the Governor as to the granting of pardons.
To recommend to the Prison Commission the granting of permits to


NAME OF DEPARTMENT,
BOARD, INSTITUTION, E'rc.
XIII. Care of Public
Charges —- Con.
98. State BoarCd of Insanity—
n
o .
(a) Worcester State Hospital,
(b) Boston State Hospital, .
(c) Taunton State Hospital,
(cl) Northampton State Hos-
pita . ”
(e) Danvers State Hospital,
(f) Westborough State Hos-
pital.
(g) Foxbolrough State Hos-
pita .
(h) Medﬁeld State Hospital,
(1?) Worcester State Asylum,
(j) Gardner State Colony, .
(k) Monson State Hospital,
(2) Massachusetts School for
Feeble-minded (quasi-
State department).
(m) Wrentham State School,
99. Commission for the Blind, .
100. Prison Commissioners,
(a) State Prison, . .
(b) Massachusetts Reforma-
tory.
(c) Reformatory for Women,
(d) Prison Camp and Hos-
pital.
101. Board of Parole for State
Prison and Massachusetts
Reformatory.
102. Board of Parole for Reform-
be at liberty from the Reformatory for Women.
atory for Women.
1 Institution largely controlled. by State Board of Insanity, but has a local board of 7 trustees ap-
pointed by Governor and Council for seven years. _ _ _ _ _
_ 2 Tlile regular terms of appointment which become eﬁ'ective upon completion of initial terms are
given ere.
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INSTITUTIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS, 1914 ——Concluded.
- Title of Oﬁcial
Date Where located (If EMPLOYEES, - - By whom and for
estab- Several Branches, Main JULY 1, 1914. or giﬁlgoséggxf Blg’g‘rd what Term elected or
lished. Oﬂice is given). i0 9 appomted,
Un_ P _d Irect 11.
paid. 2“ '
O
1833 Worcester, Mass. 7 390 — - - -1
1908 Boston (Dorchester), 7 428 - - - "-1, 2
Mass.
1854 Taunton, Mass. 7 284 - y - _ -1
1858 Northampton, Mass. ' 7 185 - - _ ._1
1878 Danvers, Mass. 7 325 - - - -1
1886 Westborough, Mass. 7 365 - - - -1
1893 Foxborough, Mass. 7 82 — — - J, 2
1896 Medﬁeld, Mass. 7 380 - - _ -1
1877 Worcester, Mass. - 345 - _ _ _.a
1902 Gardner, Mass. 7 164 - _ _. ._1
1898 Monson, Mass. 7 228 - - - ~1
1848 Waltham, Mass. 12 303 - _ _. _4
1907 Wrentham, Mass. 7 97 - _ _. ..1
1906 Park Street, Boston. 5 30 Unpaid commission of 5 By. Governor and Coun-.
members. 011 for ﬁve years.
1901 State House, Boston. 4 14 Commission of 5 mem- By_ Governor and Coun-
' bers. 011 for ﬁve years.
1785 Boston (Charlestown), - 92 - - - -
ass.
1884 Concord, Mass. — 131 - _ .. ..
1877 Sherborn, Mass. - 52 - - - -
1904 West Rutland, Mass. - 34 - - - —
1913 State House, Boston. — 8 Board of 5 members. Three members ap-
pointed by Governor .
and Council for three
years; 2 members ex
_ oﬁic'iis.a
1913 State House, Boston. 1 3 Board of 3 members. Ex ofﬁciis.

NUMBER OF
OFFICIALS AND


' Same board of trustees as for Worcester State Hospital. I
4 Institution largely controlled by State Board of Insamty, but has a local board of 1_2 trustees, 6 Of
whom are appointed by the Governor and Council and 6 by the corporation of the mstltutlon.
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111. CENTRAL CONTROL AND SUPERVISION OF STATE
DEPARTMENTS.
The administrative departments of the State government are
controlled to some extent by the Governor and Council, the
Auditor, the Civil Service Commission, the Board of Retire-
ment, the Board of Publication, the Commissioner of Public
Records, and the State House Commission acting with the
sergeant-at-arms. In a few departments the civil service law
does not apply, and in others certain officials are exempt from
it, so that its operation is not universal. Certain authority over
other departments is also vested in the Commission on Economy and
Efficiency and in several boards controlling or supervising State
institutions.
THE GOVERNOR AND COUNCIL.
Over the departments concerned with military matters the
Governor has absolute control as commander-in-chief, all officials
and employees in these departments being subject to his orders,
and certain of them, such as the adjutant general, being ap-
pointed and removed by him at pleasure.
The power of appointing and removing officials is the most
important and powerful method of control which the Governor
and Council exercise. The power of appointment extends to all
administrative departments except four directed by officials
elected by the people, and one directed by an official elected by
the Legislature. In some departments subordinate officials, as
Well as those having charge of the department, are appointed
by the Governor and Council, as, for example, the secretary and
inspectors of gas under the Board of Gas and Electric Light
Commissioners.
Practically all persons appointed by the Governor with the
advice and consent of the Council may be removed by them for
cause, and with a few exceptions no hearing need be given before
such removal takes effect. This power, though infrequently
exercised, supplements the power of appointment, and gives the
Governor and Council a large measure of authority over State
officials. '
The statutes provide that the salaries or compensation of the
members of certain boards and commissions, and of certain
other officials, shall be ﬁxed by the Governor and Council or be
subject to their approval. Proposed increases in the compensa-
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tion of certain oﬁicials must also be approved by the Governor
and Council before they can be made. The effect of this
authority is practically to control appointments to a con-
siderable number of important subordinate positions, since
failure to approve the proposed salary of an appointee operates
as a disapproval of the appointee himself.
Expenditures from the State treasury must also be passed
upon by the Governor and Council. The Constitution provides
that: —
No moneys shall be issued out of the treasury of this commonwealth, and
disposed of (except such sums as may be appropriated for the redemption of
bills of credit or treasurer’s notes, or for the payment of interest arising thereon)
but by warrant under the hand of the governor for the time being, with the
advice and consent of the council, for the necessary defence and support of the
commonwealth; and for the protection and preservation of the inhabitants
thereof, agreeably to the acts and resolves of the general court.
In compliance with this constitutional provision the Auditor
submits to the Governor and Council “warrants” covering the
bills and pay rolls which have been approved for payment by
the heads of the various departments and institutions. The
warrants are passed upon by a committee of the Council before
they are presented to the Governor for his signature.
The issue of State securities is similarly controlled, as all
State bonds must be authdrized by the Governor and Council
before they can be issued by the Treasurer and Receiver-Gen-
eral, and all sales and purchases of bonds and other securities
are subject to the same approval. '
Various statutes provide that contracts for public works to
be undertaken by certain departments, contracts for the pur-
chase of land or supplies, leases of public property, and other
speciﬁed undertakings must be approved by the Governor and
Council. Examples are: ——
1. All contracts for construction of State highways.
2. All leases and contracts made by the Harbor and Land
Commissioners.
3. Contracts for construction of wharves, dredging of chan-
nels, etc., and agreements for the purchase of land made by the
Directors of the Port of Boston. ~ I
4. Purchases of land by the State Forester for reforestation.
5. Proposals for the purchase of land for armori'es, and all
plans for the erection of armories.
6. Plans for the construction of additions to the State House.
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7.‘ Contracts for the purchase of paper for State printing.
By a regulation enforced in recent years, the heads of depart-
ments, with a few exceptions speciﬁed by statute, must secure
the approval of the Governor for any proposed travel outside
the State on ofﬁcial business. Occasionally proposed under-
takings for which the approval of the Governor and Council is
not required are submitted to them, but such instances are rare.
According to the Constitution the Governor is the “Supreme
Executive Magistrate,” with authority “ to hold and keep a
council for the ordering and direction of the affairs of the com-
monwealth agreeably to the Constitution and the laws of the
land.” This language might be construed to give the Governor
an additional general authority over the administration of the
State government, but if the authority exists it is rarely exer-
cised, the only action taken being such as is expressly required
by law.
THE AUDITOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
The Auditor exercises a general supervision over all State
expenditures. The statutes provide (Revised Laws, chapter 6,
section.15), that the Auditor “shall examine all accounts and
demands against the commonwealth,”. with certain exceptions,
and that “if it appears to him that there are improper charges
in said accounts, he shall report the same to the governor and
council, with a separate certiﬁcate therefor. . . .”
By chapter 597 of the Acts of 1908 the Auditor is given
authority to control the accounting of all departments and in-
stitutions, with power to prescribe, regulate and make changes
in the methods of keeping and rende'ring accounts, and to see
that the accounts are properly maintained. The same act pro-
vides that he shall establish a proper system of accounting for
stores, supplies and materials, and that he may inquire into the
methods of purchasing and handling such stores, supplies and
materials by the departments and prescribe changes. Conse-
quently, the power of the Auditor is adequate to enable him to
enforce proper accounting, including the preparation and pres-
ervation of documents containing adequate original entries of
transactions.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
The Civil Service Commission is authorized by law to pre-
scribe rules for the appointment of persons to all positions in
the service of the Commonwealth and of cities, other than those
‘specifically exempted by the civil service law or by later enact-
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ments. The heads of departments, commissions, institutions,
etc., are required to appoint their subordinates according to the
commission’s regulations, with the statutory exceptions and
such exemptions as the commission may make.
THE STATE BOARD OF RETIREMENT.
The Board of Retirement administers the law which provides
for the retirement of employees in the service of the Common-
wealth and of the metropolitan district. By this law all per-
manent employees who enter the service of the State after
Jan. 1, 1912, become members of the Retirement Association,
while those previously in the service had an option as to
whether they would join. The law does not apply to elective
officials.
Members of the Retirement Association may retire at will
after completing not less than thirty-ﬁve years of continuous
service; they may retire or be retired after completing not less
than ﬁfteen years of continuous service if they have then reached
the age of sixty years; and must be retired at the age of seventy
years. Upon retirement the members of the association receive
annuities made up in part of their contributions to the retire-
ment fund and in part from appropriations made by the Legis-
lature for the purpose.
By the operation of this system the duration of employment
in the State service is ﬁxed, as the conditions of entering it are
determined by the civil service law and the rules of the Civil
Service Commission.
THE BOARD OF PUBLICATION.
The Board of Publication was established to supervise the
publication of departmental reports. It is the duty of the
Board “to examine the annual reports and all special reports
and other documents issued by or on behalf of the common-
wealth by any public ofﬁcer, board or commission, and to deﬁne
the form and extent thereof. . . .” The law does not apply to
publications issued by or under authority of the General Court
or its officers, to the regular annual reports of the Attorney-
General, the Treasurer, the Auditor or the Secretary of the
Commonwealth, or to certain other publications prepared by
the Secretary. The Board has sufficient authority thoroughly
to control all official publications, with the exceptions men-
tioned, but has never fully exercised this authority.
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THE CoMMIssIoNER OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
The Commissioner of Public Records has authority to compel
all State departments properly to safeguard all records in their
custody which come within the statutory deﬁnition of “public
records.” It is his duty to see that such records “are safe-
guarded against loss by ﬁre, ‘theft or deterioration; are in the
hands of the proper custodians; are written with the State
standard ink or with typewriting ribbons that have been tested
andapproved by the commissioner; are entered upon paper of
proper quality; and are kept in good condition and repair and
the books substantially bound.” Where ﬁreproof rooms or vaults
are to be constructed for such records, the department passes
upon the plans, to insure their being suitable; and when safes are
purchased for records,-the department passes upon their quality
before they are put into use. As authority over the public
records of the Commonwealth was not conferred upon the com-
missioner until 1913, it has not yet been exercised to the fullest
extent.
THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS AND- THE STATE HOUSE CoMMIssIoN.
The State House Commission controls the purchase of new
furniture and ﬁxtures for all State offices, but its authority does
not extend to State institutions. The sergeant-at-arms has
charge of the State House and of other State offices and acts as
central purchasing agent for new furniture and ﬁxtures to be
used in those offices, when requisitions for such furniture and
ﬁxtures have been approved by the State House Commission.
THE CoMMIssIoN oN ECoNoMY AND EFFICIENCY.
The object of the Commission on Economy and Efficiency is
to assist the Legislature and the Governor and Council to make
their control of State administration more effective. It has
authority to investigate all departments, boards, commissions
and institutions controlled or aided by the Commonwealth, to
report the results of its investigations, and to recommend
changes in organization and improvements in methods of work.
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BOARDS CONTROLLING on SUPERVISING STATE INSTITUTIONS.
Beside the departments just described, whose authority ex-
tends generally over other departments, there are certain boards
and commissions with powers 'of control or supervision over
groups of State institutions. In some cases the institutions are
controlled by the Board and in some cases by trustees.‘
The control of the Board of Education over normal schools,
and of the Prison Commission over four penal institutions, is
direct and complete. The Board of Charity supervises the
administration of the State Inﬁrmary, the State Farm, the three
training schools, the four hospitals for consumptives, the Nor—l
folk State Hospital and the Massachusetts Hospital School.
One board of trustees controls the Inﬁrmary and the Farm,
another the training schools, and a third the hospitals for
consumptives, while the Norfolk Hospital and the Hospital
School are each directed by a separate board. Thus the Board
of Charity supervises the work of ﬁve different boards of trus-
tees. It also controls directly the Penikese Hospital for lepers.
While the Board of Charity has only supervisory authority
over the institutions mentioned, the Board of Insanity exercises
a large measure of control over the thirteen institutions for
mental defectives. This was not the case, however, until the
present year (1914), when the former supervisory authority of
the Board of Insanity was altered by new legislation. The
powers of the Board extend to ten-institutions for the insane,
two for the feeble-minded and one for epileptics. Each of these
has a separate board of trustees with the exception of Worcester
State Asylum, which is under the same trustees as the Worcester
State Hospital. The extension of the powers of the Board of
Insanity has caused a corresponding reduction in the authority
of these boards of trustees.
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IV. TYPES OF DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND
METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION.
A. ORGANIZATION.
The principal types of departmental organization may be
classiﬁed according to whether control is exercised by a single
or plural head, whether that head is elective or appointive, and
whether paid or unpaid. The number of departments in each
class is as follows: —
1. Single paid head, elected by people, 5
2. Single paid head, elected by Legislature, . 1
3. Single paid head, appointed by Governor, . . . . . 4
4. Single paid head, appointed by Governor and conﬁrmed by Council, 15
5. Single unpaid head, ex ofﬁcio, appointed to principal office by Gov-
ernor, . . . . . . . . . . . 1
6. Paid commissions and boards, appointed by Governor and conﬁrmed
by Council, 1. . . . . . . . . . 28
7. Paid boards and commissions with ex officio members appointed to
principal ofﬁces by Governor and conﬁrmed by Council,2 . . 3
8. Commission with some paid and some unpaid members, appointed
by Governor and conﬁrmed by Council, . . . ‘. . 1
9. Unpaid boards and commissions, including trustees of institutions,
appointed by Governor and conﬁrmed by Council, . . . 31
10. Unpaid boards and commissions with some members appointed by
Governor and conﬁrmed by Council, and some members chosen
by municipalities or private associations or organizations, . 8
11. Unpaid boards and commissions with ex officio members appointed
to principal ofﬁces by Governor and conﬁrmed by Council, . 13
12. Unpaid commissions with ex oﬂicio members not appointed to
principal oﬂices by Governor and conﬁrmed by Council} . . 4
Total number of departments (including 12 boards of trustees
under Board of Insanity), . . . . . . 114
Thus about 50 per cent. of all State‘ departments and insti-
tutions are controlled by unpaid ofﬁcials or trustees, and about
77 per cent. have plural administrative heads.
Departments with the same form of organization are in many
cases engaged in work which presents totally different admin-
istrative problems. For example, among paid boards and com-
missions are the Industrial Accident Board, the Board of Con-

1 One group of officials included under this head is not organized as a board or commission.
2 On one of these commissions the ex ofﬁcio members are appointed to their principal ofﬁces
by the Governor without conﬁrmation by the Council.
a On one of these, one ex ofﬁcio member is appointed to his principal oﬁice by the Gov-
ernor without conﬁrmation by the Council, and the other two are elected by the people.
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ciliation and Arbitration, and the Ballot Law Commission,
whose work is semi-judicial rather than administrative, and
such departments as the Highway Commission, the Metropoli-
tan Park Commission, the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage
Board and the Harbor and Land Commission, whose work is
almost entirely administrative.
Entirely different classes of Work are also performed by un-
paid boards and commissions. For example, such departments
as the Commission on Uniformity of Legislation, the Homestead
Commission and the Art Commission are concerned with the
study of special questions and the formulation of recommenda-
tions for the adoption of new laws, regulations or policies, and
have no administrative duties. In contrast arecertain unpaid
boards and commissions whose duties are primarily administra-
tive, such as the Commissioners of the Massachusetts Nautical
School, the State Forest Commission and the unpaid boards of
trustees who control and direct the institutions supervised by
the State Board of Charity, and those who share with the State
Board of Insanity the control and direction of institutions for
the insane and the feeble-minded.
The diversity of organization form is more evident when the
variety of authorities engaged in a single class of work is con-
sidered; for example, the administration of State institutions.
One institution is controlled and directed by the unpaid State
Board of Charity, while three groups (comprising nine separate
institutions) and two single institutions are each controlled and
directed by boards of unpaid trustees under the supervision of
the Board of Charity. Institutions for mental defectives are
controlled in many important respects ‘by the paid State
Board of Insanity, but with some elements of control still vested
in separate unpaid boards of trustees for each institution. Penal
institutions are under the control of an unpaid central board
with a paid chairman who acts as executive officer. The normal
schools are controlled by an unpaid central board with a paid
executive officer who is not a member of the board. Thus four
different forms of departmental organization administer the
public institutions of the Commonwealth.
The character and methods of appointment of both paid and
unpaid boards vary widely. Some paid and some unpaid co'm-
missions are temporary, their purpose being usually to make
special investigations with a view to furnishing to the General
Court material for new legislation or amendments to existing
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law. Examples are the Commission on Methods and Procedure
for Taking Land for Public Purposes, the Commission on Build-
ing Regulations, and the Commission on Taxation of Signs.
Other temporary commissions are created to carry out particular
undertakings, for example, the State House Building Commis-
sion and the Board of Panama-Paciﬁc Managers. Again some
boards and commissions are composed exclusively ‘of State
officials or employees serving ex officio, as the Board of Publica-
tion, the Board of Bank Incorporation and the State House
Commission, while a part of the members of other boards and
commissions are chosen by private organizations and associa-
tions, as is the case with the Board of Agriculture, the Com-
missioners of the Firemen’s Relief Fund, and the Teachers’ Re-
tirement Board. Some boards, too, have duties of a general
character, while others are concerned only with local or particu-
lar problems, as occurs in the case of the State Board of In-
sanity and the trustees of the individual institutions over which
the Board exercises partial control.
B. ADMINISTRATION.
In the latter part of this report will be found for each de-
partment detailed information as to its plan of organization and
its management, with a statement as to the method of appoint-
ing and discharging its employees. In order to bring out cer-
tain signiﬁcant facts, some of that information which applies to
more than one department is summarized here.
As has been pointed out, some boards and commissions, both
paid and unpaid, have practically no administrative duties,
since they control departments concerned with special studies
or investigations or having quasi-judicial functions. Such special
boards are not considered in this discussion of departmental
administration, the statements made applying only to such paid
and unpaid boards as control departments in which considerable
numbers of persons are employed, thus presenting administra-
tive problems of some magnitude.
The form of organization of some departments is so strictly
prescribed by law that the departmental head can make only
slight and unimportant changes without express authority from
the General Court. An example is the department of the Treas-
urer and Receiver-General, where certain minor readjustments
of work and reassignments of duties, as well as changes in sal-
39
aries, could not be made until a special act authorizing them
was passed.
Generally, departments which have a single head come under
the direct and personal management of that single head. Where
control is vested in a paid board, direct management of the
department’s business is sometimes divided among the members
of the board, as in the case of the Highway Commission, and
sometimes it is carried on jointly by the members of the board
as a whole. Still other paid commissions leave direct manage-
ment of affairs to the chairman, while the other members
serve as advisors and formulate general policies for dealing
with important undertakings. A few of the paid boards whose
members receive small salaries, such as the Board of Labor
and Industries, and almost all of the unpaid boards in control
of departments, delegate the management to a paid executive
officer, who is usually provided for by law.
The single heads of departments usually give full time, or
approximately full time, to the Work of their departments. This
is also true of the high-salaried chairmen of boards controlling
departments. No general statement can be made about paid
members, other than chairmen, of boards having control over
departments, since while some are required by law to give full
time to their duties, and others not so required do in practice
give a large proportion of their time, many give a comparatively
small amount of time, serving mainly in an advisory capacity to
consider questions of policy.
Unpaid boards having charge of departments and institutions
usually give only a small amount of time, in comparison with
full-time schedule, to the work of such departments and insti-
tutions. Trustees of institutions in general devote to the affairs
of their respective institutions only such time as is required to
attend monthly meetings, —most of which are held at the
institutions, but some in Boston and other cities, —to make
several visits each year outside of meetings, and to advise the
superintendent, who may consult with them from time to time
by letter, telephone or personal call.
Most officials who devote their full time, or practically full
time, .to the work of their departments, live within easy com-
muting distance, and are practically resident officials. On the
other hand, members of unpaid boards or commissions often live
at considerable distances from the institution or department
with which they are connected. this being particularly true of
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the trustees of institutions, many of whom reside at long dis-
tances from the institutions of which they are trustees.
Unpaid boards in control of departments usually have a
single executive ofﬁcer who is held responsible for the manage-
ment or superintendence of that department. To this rule there
are exceptions, such as the State Board of Charity, which has
three officials directly responsible to the Board and wholly in-
dependent of one another, namely, the secretary of the Board,
the superintendent of adult poor and the superintendent of
minor wards. Though unpaid boards may be considered legally
responsible for the control of the departments under them, yet
the small amount of time which most of the members of the
boards devote to the work of the departments, and the dis-
tances at which some of them live from the department’s office
or the institution, tend to place upon the executive ofﬁcer or
superintendent a very ‘large amount of responsibility. The
authority actually exercised by many such executive ofﬁcers “and
superintendents amounts practically to “control and direction”
rather than mere management.
The most important oﬂicials in the various departments con-
trolled by boards and commissions, including the executive
ofﬁcer and his principal subordinates, are generally selected by
the board or commission in control. Minor ofﬁcials and em—
ployees are, as a rule, appointed by the executive ofﬁcer subject
to the approval of the board. Some appointments of all classes
are made from registers established by the Civil Service Com-
mission, others with the approval of that commission, and still
others are entirely outside the commission’s jurisdiction. Where
a single head personally directs the work of his department, he
ordinarily appoints subordinate officials and employees, subject
to such restrictions as civil service regulations may impose. In
some cases, however, subordinate officials are appointed by the
Governor with the advice and consent of the Council; for exam-
ple, the deputy commissioner of State aid and pensions and the
secretary of the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners.
Unpaid boards of trustees in charge of institutions appoint
some of the principal officials, such as the treasurer,>and in
some cases the assistant physicians and the steward, though the
responsibility for proper performance of duty by these ofﬁcials
rests upon the superintendent of the institution.
Compensation of ofﬁcials, boards or commissions in control of
departments is usually determined by law, sometimes in the act
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creating the department, sometimes in a special statute, and
sometimes by speciﬁc provision in appropriation acts. The
officials or boards in control of departments often ﬁx the com-
pensation of their executive officer or officers, with the approval
of the Governor and Council, and as a general rule the salaries
of subordinate officials and employees are ﬁxed by the executive
officer with the approval of the board in control. The salaries
of many department officials are, however, ﬁxed by law, or are
subject to the approval of the Governor and Council, even in -
cases where such officials hold positions of minor importance.
These statements indicate the most common practices, but
might not apply to any particular department considered, as
they are subject .to numerous exceptions.
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V. DEPARTMENTS ENGAGED IN WORK OF A SIMILAR
CHARACTER OR HAVING A SIMILAR OBJECT.
It is evident from the summary table in chapter II. that
most ﬁelds of State activity are occupied by two or more State
departments. The classiﬁcation used in the table, however,
indicates only the most important function of the departments
' grouped under each head, whereas many of them ‘are actually ,
performing two or more functions which differ considerably in
character. The table does not refer to certain classes of work
important in themselves, but somewhat secondary to the prin-
cipal lines of State activity according to which the departments
are grouped. The object of this chapter is to point out some
noteworthy groupings of State departments in similar ﬁelds. In
some cases departments in the same group have conflicting or
inconsistent powers and duties, sometimes they are supple-
mentary, sometimes two or more co-operate, either owing to
legislative requirements or voluntarily, and sometimes they do
not co-operate. These relations between departments will be
referred to only incidentally, if at all, as such questions can be
better discussed in a supplementary report. No inferences as
to conflicting relations should be drawn from the mere fact that
two or more departments are grouped together under one head-
ing. In many cases some functions of departments will not be
mentioned, either because they are not relatively important or
because to mention them would result only in needless multi-
plication of instances. In some cases where a group would be
exactly the same as one in the summary table, it is not mentioned
because reference to the table will serve to bring out the similarity
of work of the several departments. '
In this description, a list of the departments included in each
group is given ﬁrst, followed by a concise statement of the work
performed by each department in the particular ﬁeld of work
under consideration.
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ELECTION oF STATE OFFICERS.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Ballot Law Commission.
'- Executive Department.
The machinery necessary for holding State primaries and
elections and determining their results is operated through the
department of the Secretary of the Commonwealth. That de-
partment receives all certiﬁcates of nomination and nomination
papers, provides ballot boxes, counting apparatus and blanks to
be used at polling places, publishes lists of candidates and in-
structions to voters, furnishes all ballots and receives all returns.
Objections to certiﬁcates of nomination and nomination papers
and all other questions relating to nominations must be reported
to the Ballot Law Commission, by whom they are decided.
The commission passes also upon all forms of ballot boxes, vot-
ing machines, counting apparatus and other appliances used at
elections.
The Executive Department has some duties relating to elec-
tions, —particularly that of canvassing returns of votes for
elective State officers and senators and representatives in Con-
gress, and issuing summonses or certiﬁcates of election to the
persons chosen.
APPOINTMENT oF OFFICIALS IN PUBLIC SERVICE.
Governor and Council.
Civil Service Commission.
Boards, commissions and officials in control of departments.
Trustees and superintendents of institutions.
The Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council,
appoints nearly all heads of departments and members of boards
and commissions who are not elected, and also certain subordi-
nate ofﬁcials in some departments. A large proportion of all
other appointments are subject to the civil service law and the
regulations of the Civil Service Commission, certain depart-
ments being, by statute, expressly exempt. Appointments not
required to be made from civil service lists are generally made
by the official or board having control and direction, or by the
executive officer of the department or institution, subject to the
approval of the board in control.
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RETIREMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EMPLoYEEs.
State Board of Retirement.
Teachers’ Retirement Board.
The State Board of Retirement administers the law which
provides for the retirement of State ofﬁcials and employees at
certain ages and after certain periods of continuous service, and for
the accumulation of funds from which retirement pensions are
‘paid. The Teachers’ Retirement Board has charge of the gen-
eral retirement system established in 1913 for public school
teachers in all cities and towns except Boston, where only a
special class of teachers is included in the State system.
ASSIGNMENT AND FURNIsHING OF QUARTERs FOR STATE
DEPARTMENTS.
Governor and Council.
Sergeant-at-Arms.
State House Commission.
The Governor and Council have power to assign to State
departments rooms in the State House not used for legislative
purposes. The sergeant-at-arms has charge of the care and up-
keep of the State House and of ofﬁces rented in Boston for the
use of State departments. Requisitions for repairs and im-
provements must be made to him, and those for new furniture
and ﬁxtures must be approved by the State House Commission
before they can be honored. Neither the sergeant-at-arms nor
the State House Commission has any authority over State in-
stitutions.
CoNsTRUCTIoN OF BUILDINGS FOR PUBLIC PURPosEs.
Governor and Council.
Art Commission.
State House Building Commission.
Armory Commission.
State Board of Education.
State Board of Insanity.
Prison Commission.
State Board of Charity.
Trustees of the State Inﬁrmary and State Farm.
Trustees of Massachusetts Training Schools.
Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives.
Trustees of Norfolk State Hospital.
Trustees of Massachusetts Hospital School.
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The Executive Department, through the veto power of the
Governor over appropriations, may negative any. project for
new construction, and has also the authority to inspect all
public buildings. The Governor and Council pass upon the loca-
tion of armories and the amount to be expended for each armory,
‘the actual construction being controlled by the Armory Com-
mission. The Art Commission renders opinions as to the artis-
tic character of proposed new buildings or of proposed improve-
ments in old buildings, but its opinions are not binding.
The State House Building Commission is a temporary commission
created to construct additions to the State House. The con-
struction of buildings authorized at normal schools, penal insti-
tutions and institutions for the insane, feeble-minded and epi-
leptic is controlled by the State Board of Education, the Prison
Commission and the State Board of Insanity, respectively, but
the plans for buildings at the last-named group of institutions
must be submitted to the trustees of the institution affected for
their opinion before construction is undertaken. The State
Board of Charity has absolute authority over the construction
of buildings at Penikese ‘Hospital, but at the eleven insti-
tutions under its supervision it does not control construction nor
do more than pass upon the plans adopted by the ﬁve boards
of trustees last enumerated in the list given under this heading.
PENsIoNs AND ALLowANoEs FOR WAR SERVICE.
Commissioner of State Aid and Pensions.
Commission on Gratuities.
The Commissioner of State Aid and Pensions administers the
law which provides for aiding veterans of the civil war and the
war with Spain, and furnishes funds for their burial when neces-
sary. He also assists such veterans in making claims upon the
United States for pensions. The Commission on Gratuities con-
trols the payment of a special gratuity to veterans who enlisted
from Massachusetts and performed meritorious service.
PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH.
State Department of Health.
Commissioner of Animal Industry.
Boards of Registration in Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry
and of Nurses.
Board of Labor and Industries.
Joint Board on Industrial Accidents and Diseases. .
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board.
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Homestead Commission.
Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives, and four sanatoria.
Penikese Hospital.
Joint Board on Sewage Disposal in Lynn.
Joint Board on Admission of Reading to the North Metro-
politan Sewerage District.
Joint Board on Condition of South Bay, Boston Harbor.
The State Department of Health has authority to supervise
the work of local boards of health, to investigate sources of
infection and contagion, to prepare and furnish vaccines and
antitoxins for the treatment of disease, to enforce the pure food
and drug laws, and to make and enforce rules and regulations
on public health matters. Its authority as to pure food is not
complete, as the department of the Commissioner of Animal
Industry inspects animals .killed for food in addition to his
authority to prevent and stamp out diseases of domestic ani-
mals. Various boards of registration are authorized to see that
only qualiﬁed persons are licensed to practice as physicians,
dentists, nurses, pharmacists and optometrists. Health laws
applying to industrial establishments are enforced by the Board
of Labor and Industries, and regulations for preventing indus-
trial diseases are made by that Board jointly with the Industrial
Accident Board. The Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board.
supplies water and removes sewage for the metropolitan water
and sewerage districts.
It is the duty of the Homestead Commission to study housing
in cities and towns and to make recommendations on that sub-
ject and upon city and town planning. The Trustees of Hos-
pitals for Consumptives have charge of the four sanatoria for
persons suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis, the object of
treating such persons being not only to cure them, but also
to prevent the spread of infection to other persons. The
Penikese Hospital is maintained in order to treat and isolate
lepers. The three joint boards last named in the list under this
heading are all temporary, their duties being, respectively, to
investigate and report to the General Court upon plans for the
disposal of sewage in Lynn, as to the advisability of admitting
Reading to the north metropolitan sewerage district, and as to
means of abating the existing nuisance in South Bay, Boston
Harbor. '
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GENERAL REGULATION OF CORPORATIONS.
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Commissioner of Corporations (also Tax Commissioner).
State Board of Charity (charitable corporations).
State Board of Education (educational corporations).
‘Corporations organized under general laws receive their char-
ters from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and are required
thereafter to record certain of their transactions with that
officer. Before business corporations can be chartered their arti-
cles of association must be approved by the Commissioner of
Corporations (who is also Tax Commissioner), who receives
returns from such, corporations after they are chartered, and
passes upon changes in their capital stock and the issue of
securities by them. Applications for charters for educational
associations are reported upon by the State Board of Education,
and applications from charitable associations by the State Board
of Charity, but the Secretary of the Commonwealth is not
bound to follow their recommendation as to Whether the charter
in question shall be granted. The regulation of special classes
of corporations, such as banks, insurance companies, railroads
and street railways, and gas, electric light and water companies,
is in the hands of special State authorities created for those
purposes, as is shown by the summary table.
REGULATION oF MANUFACTURING AND MERCANTILE ENTER-
PRIsEs, AND oF CoNDITIoNs oF EMPLOYMENT.
Board of Labor and Industries.
Industrial Accident Board.
Joint Board on Industrial Accidents and Diseases.
Board of Conciliation and Arbitration.
Minimum Wage Commission.
District Police, Building and Boiler Inspection Departments.
Board of Boiler Rules.
Commissioner of Weights and Measures.
Commission on Public Regulation of the Ice Business.
Regulation of manufacturing and mercantile business pertains
in the main to conditions of employment, and is largely based
on labor legislation. Some labor laws apply to all employments,
for example, the law as to child labor. The Board of Labor
and Industries enforces most of the general laws of this char-
acter, such as those requiring safe and hygienic conditions in
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industrial establishments, those regulating employment of women
and minors, hours of labor, payment of wages, etc. The Indus-
trial Accident Board deals with' cases arising under the Work—
men’sCompensation Act, a partial object of which is to pre-
vent industrial accidents. A joint board composed of these two
boards makes rules and regulations for preventing industrial
accidents and industrial diseases, which are enforced mainly by
the Board of Labor and Industries. The Board of Conciliation
and Arbitration investigates and endeavors to settle industrial
disputes. The Minimum Wage Commission investigates wages
paid in certain classes of industries, and appoints wage boards
to recommend living scales of wages in such industries. The
building inspection department of the district police passes upon
all plans for industrial buildings, and the boiler inspection de-
partment licenses engineers and ﬁremen and enforces the laws
and rules of the Board of Boiler Rules as to the construction,
installation and operation of boilers, air tanks, etc. Most of
the departments mentioned have some authority as to the in-
stallation and use of machinery, and their object is primarily
to protect workers in industry.
The Commissioner of Weights and Measures regulates mer-
cantile business with a different object, —- that of protecting
the general public, ——by testing weights and measures, prose-
cuting dealers who give false weights or measures, and enforc-
ing‘ laws providing for marking upon packages the weight of
food contained in them, and also supervises the work of local
weighers and sealers. A special commission was created in 1914
to investigate the advisability of public regulation of the ice
business. > ‘
REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS FOR PRIVATE
PURPosEs.
District Police, Building Inspection Department.
Commission on Building Regulations.
Fire Prevention Commissioner for the Metropolitan District.
Homestead Commission (recommendatory powers).
The building inspection department of the district police
passes upon the plans for theatres, public halls and industrial
establishments, and inspects the ﬁrst two classes of these. The
commission on building regulations is a temporary commission
created to study the present regulations, general and local,
applying to the construction of buildings, with a view to estab-
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lishing uniformity in general requirements. The Fire Preven-
tion Commissioner has authority to enforce certain laws and
make regulations, which in some particulars affect the construc-
tion of buildings, with the object of preventing the occurrence
and the spread of ﬁres. The Homestead Commission has author-
ity only to make recommendations as to the location and con-
struction of dwelling houses.
DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION OF HIGHWAYS.
Highway Commission.
Metropolitan Park Commission.
The Highway Commission constructs State highways and as-
sists towns to construct highways; it also licenses automobiles
and drivers of automobiles and enforces laws regarding them.
The Metropolitan Park Commission constructs highways in the
Metropolitan Park District, mainly for pleasure purposes.
CARE OF MENTAL DEFECTIVES.
State Board of Insanity and thirteen institutions for the
insane, feeble-minded and epileptic.
State Inﬁrmary (department for insane).
State Farm (asylum department).
The care of defectives is controlled in most respects by the
State Board of Insanity, which has almost complete authority
to direct the administration of institutions for the insane, epi-
leptic and feeble-minded. The- State Board of Insanity also has
supervisory authority over the departments for the insane at
the State Inﬁrmary and State Farm, which are under the super-
vision of the State Board of Charity, and may discharge pa-
tients from these departments.
CUSTODY AND REFORMATION OF OFFENDERS.
Prison Commissioners and four penal institutions.
State Farm (for minor offenders).
Trustees of Massachusetts Training Schools, three in-
dustrial schools and two parole departments.
Board of Parole for the State Prison and Massachusetts
Reformatory.
Board of Parole for the Reformatory for Women.
The Prison Commission controls four correctional and penal
institutions, but the Massachusetts training schools, which are
correctional in purpose, are not under its jurisdiction, being
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supervised by the Board of Charity. The Prison Commission
also exercises some authority over transfers to and from the
State Farm, which is under general supervision of the State
Board of Charity, but whose inmates are very largely persons
committed for minor offences and insane criminals, the last
being supervised, as already mentioned, by the State Board of
Insanity. The two boards of parole grant permits to be at
liberty from the several institutions referred to in their titles,
and the Board of Parole for the State Prison and Massachusetts
Reformatory acts as an advisory board of pardons on peti-
tions to the Governor and Council for the granting of pardons
to inmates of these institutions. The parole departments for
the industrial schools place out in families inmates of the schools
who seem ﬁtted to live in families and supervise their care and
conduct.
FINANCIAL SUPERVISION 0F LoCAL GovERNMENTs.
Tax Commissioner.
Bureau of Statistics.
Controller of County Accounts.
The Tax Commissioner is empowered to equalize certain as-
sessments made by cities and towns, and to supervise in detail
the work of local boards of assessors and collectors of taxes.
His department also compiles and publishes statistics relating
to local assessments. The Bureau of Statistics gathers and com-
piles statistics of city and town ﬁnances, certiﬁes notes of towns
and ﬁre, water and other incorporated districts, audits municipal
accounts and installs accounting systems for cities and towns.
If the issue of notes presented for certiﬁcation is not in accord-
ance with law, certiﬁcation is refused. Accounts of cities and
towns are audited and accounting systems installed only upon
petition by municipalities. The Controller of County Accounts
prescribes for the important county offices, books of account,
methods of classifying receipts and expenditures, and a uniform
system of receipts, vouchers, etc. He makes annual examinations
of the books and accounts of these offices, examines the bonds of
county officers, passes upon certain requisitions presented to
county treasurers, and furnishes to the offices over which he has
authority the necessary forms and blanks for their reports.
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VI. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS, OR-
GANIZATION, ETC., OF EACH STATE DEPARTMENT,
BOARD, COMMISSION AND INSTITUTION.
In the detailed description of their functions, administration
and organization, the departments are classiﬁed according to
their principal functions, the order being the same as that fol-
lowed in the summary presented in chapter II. As in the rest of
the report, descriptive statements and ﬁgures are brought up to
July 1, 1914, except that the tabulations showing the organiza-
tion of the departments are generally given as of Aug. 1, 1913,
the date for which the necessary information was collected. In
some instances, appointments made after July 1, 1914, and cer-
tain other facfs relating to departments affected by acts of the
last General Court are stated. Where this is done, the exact date
to which the statement in question applies is usually given.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
1. General Information.
(a) This department was established by the State Constitution
adopted in 1780. There had, however, been elected Governors
in both the Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay colonies during
most of the period from their ﬁrst settlement to their union
under the province charter in 1692; also elected deputy gov-
ernors, -—in Massachusetts Bay during the whole period, and in
Plymouth after 1680. Under the second or province charter,
Governors and Lieutenant-Governors of Massachusetts Bay were
appointed by the King, from 1692-1774. From 1774 until the
adoption of the Constitution in 1780 a Provincial Congress,
organized in 1774, and the Council organized in 1775, carried on
the government.
(b) The office of the department is in the State House.
(0) The number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was
17.
(d) The regular appropriation for expenses for 1914 was
$42,635. An additional sum of $100,000 is annually appropriated
to be expended under the direction of the Governor and Council
for “extraordinary expenses.” I
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2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
In certain matters the Governor has full power to act, but on
many he can act only with the advice and consent of the Council.
The Governor himself has power — j
(a) To approve or disapprove all acts and resolves passed by
the General Court.
(b) To call meetings of the Council.
(0) To command the State militia.
(d) To issue precepts for special elections to ﬁll vacancies in
certain ofﬁces.
(6) To designate State officers to represent the Common-
wealth at conventions on governmental matters.
' (f) To appoint members of the district police from certiﬁed
civil service lists.
(g) To approve notes for money borrowed in anticipation of
revenue.
(h) To issue warrants for all payments from the treasury,
except in a few speciﬁc cases where such warrant is not required.
(71) To deliver to other States fugitives from justice, and to
demand of other States the return of such fugitives.
(j) To designate the chairman of certain State boards and
commissions.
(Is) To approve the bonds of certain State ofﬁcials.
The Governor with the concurrence of the Council has power —
(a) To prorogue the General Court and to require it to con-
vene before the ﬁxed time.
(b) To appoint and remove certain State oﬁicials.
(c) To determine, in certain cases, the salaries of State officials
and the compensation of special boards and commissions.
(d) To consider applications for the purchase of land and the
erection of armories.
(e) To inspect all State buildings.
(f) To pass upon all contracts for construction of State high-
ways, all contracts and leases by the Harbor and Land Commis-
sioners, and all apportionments of funds, contracts and leases
by the Directors of the Port of Boston.
(g) To authorize all bonds issued by the Treasurer and
Receiver-General, and all purchases and sales of bonds and other
securities in the treasury. -
(h) To examine annually all official bonds and securities in the
treasury.
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('i) T o pardon persons convicted of crime.
(j) To assign rooms in the State House to State departments.
(Is) To pass upon all purchases of paper used by the State
printer. '
(1) To approve the bonds of the Secretary, Treasurer and
Auditor.
(m) To approve the rules and regulations adopted by various
State boards and commissions.
3. Control and Management.
The work of the executive department is controlled and
directed by the Governor, who is elected annually, and receives
a salary of $58,000 a year.1 The present Governor is His Ex-
cellency David I. Walsh of Fitchburg.
During the absence or incapacity of the Governor the
Lieutenant-Governor, who is also elected annually, assumes the
office and performs the duties of the Governor. The Lieutenant-
Governor also presides at meetings of the Council. He receives a
salary of $2,000 annually. The present Lieutenant-Governor is
Hon. Edward P. Barry of Boston.
The Governor is assisted by a Council of eight members elected
each year from districts into which the State is divided for that
purpose. Each councillor receives a salary of $1,000 a year.
The members of the Council for the year 1914 are: —
Eben S. S. Keith, Bourne.
Charles W. Guy, Quincy.
Timothy J. Buckley, Boston.
Alexander McGregor, Malden.
Edward G. Frothingham, Haverhill.
John J. Hogan, Lowell.
Edmund Mortimer, Grafton.
Henry L. Bowles, Springﬁeld.
To aid in the work of the department there are six committees
of the Council, each having ﬁve members except the one on
nominations which has three. These committees are: -—
On pardons, charitable institutions and prisons.
On ﬁnance, accounts and warrants.
On harbors and public lands and railroads.
On military and naval affairs.
On State House.
On nominations.

1 By chapter 445, Acts of 1914, the salary of the Governor was increased to 810,000, beginning
with the year 1915. _
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The employees in the executive department are not subject to
civil service rules and regulations. The Governor appoints his
own private secretary, while the appointments of the executive
secretary, executive stenographer, messenger, assistant messenger
and assistant private secretary require the assent of the Council.
All these last, however, except the executive secretary, who is
also secretary to the Council, hold office “during the pleasure of
the Governor.” In practice each Governor appoints his own
private secretary and assistant secretary. The other officials
have usually been reappointed from year to year. The executive
secretary is in charge of the detail work on matters coming before
the Council.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂ‘ic'ials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees in the executive department may
be classiﬁed in three main groups or divisions. The nature of
these divisions and the number of officials and employees in-
cluded in each on July 1, 1914, are shown in the following
outline: ~—
I. The Governor, secretaries, messengers, etc.,
II. The Lieutenant-Governor,
III. The Council, .
HI
\I Ooh-‘00
Total number of officials and employees, .
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division
with their rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1914, appear in the
following statement: -—
I. The Governor, . . . . . . . 1 at $8,000.00 yr.
Private secretary to the Governor, . . . 1 at 4,000.00 yr.
Assistant private secretary, . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Executive stenographer, . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Executive messenger, . . . . . 1 at ‘1,200.00 yr.
Assistant messenger, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Executive secretary, 1 . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
II. The Lieutenant-Governor, . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
III. Councillors, . . . . . . . 8 at 1,000.00 yr.

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SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
1. General Information.
(a) The office of Secretary was established by the Constitution
of the Commonwealth, adopted in 1780.
(b) The office of the department is at Room 331, State House,
Boston.
(0) The total number of officials and employees in the depart-
ment on July 1, 1914, was 51.
(d) The appropriation for the expenses of the department for
1914 was $89,770; for special work in connection with primaries
and elections, $56,750; and for printing, $108,648.24.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The work of this department extends into so many ﬁelds that
a detailed description of all its activities is not attempted here.
Its most important functions have to do with (1) the keeping of
public records, (2) commissioning of public officers, (3) printing
of public documents, (4) State primaries and elections, (5) vital
statistics, and (6) corporations.
1. The Constitution (chapter II., section IV., Article II.)
provides that the records of the Commonwealth shall be kept in
the office of the Secretary. In practice, the records of most de-
partments are kept in their respective offices, but those of ‘the
executive department, the permanent records of the General
Court, and those which the department is itself required to keep
are deposited with the Secretary. Copies of records and papers
in this department, certiﬁed by the Secretary and authenticated
by the great seal, have the same value in evidence as the
originals.
2. The Constitution also provides that all commissions of
public officers shall be attested by the Secretary or his deputy,
and shall have the seal of the Commonwealth affixed. (Chapter
VI., Article IV.) ' Persons appointed to public ofﬁce are notiﬁed
of their appointments by the Secretary, and their commissions
delivered to them, but if they do not qualify within three months
their appointments are void, and their commissions must be re-
turned.
3. The Secretary has general charge of State printing. It is
his duty to purchase the paper used, subject to the approval of
the Governor and Council. He receives the annual and special
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reports of State departments, and supervises their publication
and distribution. Bills and resolves passed by the General
Court to be engrossed are officially engrossed in his office. At
the end of each session he is required to compile the acts and
resolves adopted and to publish them, with the Constitution, a
table of changes in the general laws, an index, etc., in a volume
generally known as the “Blue Book.” The distribution of the
public documents and Blue Book are also under his direction.
4. Among the most important functions exercised by the
Secretary are those incident to State primaries and elections, as
the making of arrangements and the furnishing of necessary
materials devolve largely upon him. He is required to provide
for the use of registrars of voters (a) blank books in a certain
form to be used as general registers; (b) slips containing extracts
from the Constitution; and (c) the box from which these slips
are drawn. Returns of the number of assessed polls, registered
voters, etc., must be made to him by the registrars after the
ﬁnal day for registration. He prepares and furnishes nomination
papers to be used in the nomination of candidates to be voted
for at State primaries, and ballots to be used at State and
presidential primaries. All nomination papers must be ﬁled with
him before a certain day, also all nominations to ﬁll vacancies.
When the primaries have been held, returns of the votes cast
are made to him. It is his duty to canvass such returns, de-
termine the results, notify the successful candidates, and certify
to the State committees of the various parties the names of the
persons nominated. Returns of the votes cast in presidential
primaries are also made to him, and he is required, after can-
vassing them, to certify the results to the State committees.
All objections to nominations of candidates for State offices must
be ﬁled with him, and notice of such objections sent by him to
all candidates affected thereby. He also receives for ﬁling all
withdrawals of persons nominated.
For the State elections the Secretary is required to provide
(a) a State ballot box and counting apparatus for each polling
place in every city and town; (b) suitable blank forms for use
in the canvass and count of votes; (0) suitable blank forms and
envelopes for all certiﬁcates, copies of records, and returns re-
quired to be made to his office; (d) such printed directions as
he may deem necessary; and (e) such other blank forms, sug-
gestions and instructions as will assist the election ofﬁcers in
the performance of their duties. No ballot box, counting ap-
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paratus, or voting machine may be used unless favorably re-
ported upon by the Ballot Law Commission acting as a Board of
voting machine examiners, nor until inspected under direction of
the Secretary and found to conform to the drawings and speciﬁca-
tions ﬁled by the Ballot Law Commission. The Secretary also
prepares and furnishes all ballots used in State elections, keeping
a record of the number delivered to each polling place. For
the information of voters the law requires that he furnish cards
of instructions, abstracts of laws governing elections, copies of
proposed amendments to the Constitution, and specimen ballots.
The ‘names, residences and designations of candidates must be
furnished to the local registrars of voters, and a list of all candi-
dates to be voted for in each senatorial district must be published
in newspapers in that district.
Within a ﬁxed time after each State election the clerk of each
city and town, and in Boston the Election Commissioners, are
required to transmit to the Secretary copies of the records of
votes, properly certiﬁed. These returns the Secretary lays before
the Governor and Council who determine the results of the
election. The returns as to State officers are then transmitted
to the Secretary, who lays them before the Legislature. Certiﬁ-
cates of election are countersigned and transmitted by the
Secretary to persons chosen as senator or representative in
Congress, clerks of courts, registers of probate and insolvency,
sheriﬁ and district-attorney. The law provides that the Score-
tary shall annually report to the General Court the number of
assessed polls, the number of registered voters who voted at the
election, the number of votes received by each candidate, etc.
Within a certain time after each election, statements of election
expenses for which he furnishes blanks must be ﬁled with him,
and it is his duty, after inspecting these, to notify such candidates
as fail to ﬁle papers, and those whose statements do not meet
the requirements of law. Upon continued failure to ﬁle the
required statement, or if the statement discloses violation of the
corrupt practices act, he is required to notify the Attorney-
General.
5. The Secretary has charge of the collection and tabulation
of vital statistics for the Commonwealth. Clerks of cities and
towns are required to make to him annually returns of births,
marriages and deaths. Medical examiners are required to make
to him returns of all deaths which they investigate. Books,
forms and blanks for these records are furnished to city and
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town clerks by the Secretary. Copies of the returns received
are bound and indexed, the subject-matter is tabulated, and
an annual report rendered to the Legislature thereon. The
Secretary also provides blank books for records of contagious
diseases.
6. The Secretary of the Commonwealth also has important
duties connected with chartering and receiving returns from
corporations. Certiﬁcates of incorporation under general laws are
issued through his office to business corporations, railroads,
street railways, insurance companies, banks established under
State laws, proprietors of lands, wharves and real estate held in
common, textile schools, religious societies, and charitable, educa-
tional and fraternal associations. Before a certiﬁcate of incorpo-
ration may legally be issued to certain of these classes of corpo-
rations, the approval of some public officer or board must be
obtained; in other cases the application for a certiﬁcate must be
reported upon by a speciﬁed public officer, board or commission
prior to the issue of a certiﬁcate, although such report is only
advisory and may be disregarded by the Secretary in deciding
whether to issue the certiﬁcate in question. For example, the
organization of business corporations must be approved by the
Commissioner of Corporations before the issue of a certiﬁcate of
incorporation; textile schools require the approval of the Gov-
ernor; railroads and street railways, of the Public Service Commis-
sion, etc. Petitions for incorporation of charitable associations
must be referred to the State Board of Charity for investigation
and report, but the Secretary is not required to act according
to the Board’s recommendations.
After a corporation is formed it is required to make returns to
the Secretary regarding various matters. If the capital stock of
the corporation is increased or reduced a certiﬁcate to that effect
must be ﬁled with the Secretary, and if authorization of the
increase or reduction by some public authority is required, the
return to the Secretary should show such authorization. A
change in the name of a corporation must be certiﬁed to him.
Authorizations to water, telephone, telegraph, gas and electric
light companies, railroads or street railways to issue securities,
and in the case of railroads and street railways to construct
branches or extensions, or to lease or sell their property, must
also be ﬁled with him.
Charitable, educational and similar corporations, and domestic
fraternal beneﬁciary associations, must, if they take up a line of
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work other than that for which they were organized, ﬁle a certiﬁ-
cate of change of purpose. Similarly, a gas company which
engages in the business of furnishing electricity is required to ﬁle
a certiﬁcate showing its change of business. All business corpo-
rations having a capital stock divided into shares are also re-
quired to ﬁle an annual certiﬁcate showing their condition as of
a certain date. Foreign corporations doing business within the
State are required to ﬁle certiﬁcates showing any increases in
their capital stock, and also annual certiﬁcates showing their
condition. _ When corporations are chartered by special act, no
certiﬁcate of incorporation is necessary, but corporations so
chartered, including insurance companies, must ﬁle, within a
certain period, certiﬁcates showing that they have been legally
organized. At the request of any stockholder, corporations are
required to ﬁle with the Secretary complete lists of all stock-
holders. _
In addition to those already described, the Secretary has many
miscellaneous functions. He receives and ﬁles for record trade-
marks, labels adopted by persons or companies for business pur-
poses, devices used on milk bottles to identify the dealers using
them, and badges, insignia and other devices employed by
fraternal organizations, etc. He issues licenses to hawkers and
pedlers upon presentation of a certiﬁcate in prescribed form
signed by the mayor of a city or a majority of the selectmen of
a town, and is required to keep a record of all licenses issued by
him and of all transfers of such licenses. He is required after-
each census to certify to the boards authorized to divide the
counties into representative districts the number of representa-
tives to which the county is entitled, and after a county is dis-
tricted a description of each district, giving the number of voters,
etc., must be transmitted to him. Numerous returns in addition
to those already mentioned are received in his office, such as
statements of legislative expenses, certain returns by sheriffs,
returns by clerks of court showing divorces, changes of name, and
facts regarding persons naturalized, and by registers of probate
and insolvency, monthly, concerning insolvency proceedings.
City and town clerks make to him returns showing the votes
cast in their respective municipalities on the question of license
or no license, and of the number of licenses issued and revoked,
if any, as well as notices of the acceptance or rejection of various
legislative acts submitted to the cities and towns from time to
time.
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In case of a vacancy in the office of Treasurer of the Common-
wealth, the duty of taking charge of that department until the
vacancy is ﬁlled, devolves upon the Secretary.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
The Secretary of the Commonwealth has entire charge of this
department. He is elected annually and receives a salary of
$6,000. No person is eligible to the office unless he has been an
inhabitant of the Commonwealth for ﬁve years preceding his
election. The Secretary for the time being is also ex-ofﬁcio a
member of the State House Commission and the State Board of
Agriculture. The present Secretary is Hon. Frank J. Donahue
of Boston.
The Secretary has two deputies who are empowered to act for
him in case of his disability, but who have general authority
only during the Secretary’s absence from his duties. The
deputies are appointed by the Secretary, but new appointments
have not been frequent in recent years.
The ﬁrst deputy secretary has charge of the election and vital,
statistics divisions of the department, the ﬁrst of which attends
to all the detailed work required in receiving papers, preparing
information blanks, ballots, etc., for State elections, while the
second receives, ﬁles and preserves records of births, marriages
and deaths throughout the State. The salary of the present
ﬁrst deputy secretary is ﬁxed by special statute at $4,000 a year.
Mr. Herbert H. Boynton now holds this office.
The second deputy secretary has charge of the legislative,
corporation and trade-mark divisions of the department. The
legislative division has to do with the engrossment of bills passed
to that stage by the Legislature,‘ the ﬁling of enacted bills ap-
proved by the Governor or passed over his‘ veto, and the print-
ing of the acts, resolves, amendments to the Constitution, etc.,
in the annual publication called the “Blue Book.” The corpo-
ration division receives applications for certiﬁcates of incorpora-
tion, issues such certiﬁcates if it appears that the applicant has
met legal requirements, and keeps the record of returns which
corporations are required by law to make to this department.
The trade-mark division registers trade-marks under Massachu-
setts laws. The salary of the second deputy secretary is $3,000
a year, and the present incumbent is Mr._Peter F. J. Carney.
The document and archives divisions of the department are
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under the immediate direction of the Secretary himself. The
ﬁrst directs the publication and distribution of the reports of the
various State departments and other public documents. The
archives division is responsible for the important records of the
Commonwealth relating to public matters, which are deposited
with this department. Mr. James J. Tracy is superintendent of
the .archives division.
The employees in most of the divisions of the department are
appointed according to civil service rules and regulations. The
clerks in the election division are almost all temporary, as the
work does not continue throughout the year. Certain of the
employees in the public document shipping room are also not
subject to the civil service requirements.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁ‘icials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
Certain of the employees in this department work under the
Secretary’s personal direction; the others are organized in six
divisions, of which the deputy secretaries each have charge of
two, the officials in charge of the other divisions being directly
responsible to the Secretary. A considerable number of the em-
ployees of the department are not conﬁned to the work of a
single division, but assist in the various divisions as the business
of the office requires.
The principal divisions and the number of officials and em-
ployees in each on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following out-
line: — '
Secretary of the Commonwealth, private secretary, cashier, etc.,
I. First deputy secretary and clerks, . . .
A. Election division, clerks and stenographer
B. Vital statistics division, clerks, etc.,
II.‘ Second deputy secretary and clerk,
A. Corporation division, clerks,
III. Superintendent, archives division, clerks, etc.,
IV. Document clerk and messenger,
V. Shipping clerk, shippers, etc.,
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Or
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees,
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each division of the
department, and the rates of their compensation on Aug. 1, 1913,
appear in the following statement: ——
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Secretary of the Commonwealth, . . ~ . . . 1 at $5,000.00 yr.1
Private secretary, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Commission clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Cashier, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Messenger, . . . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
I. First deputy secretary . . . . . 1 at 4,000.00 yr.
Clerk2 (temporary) . . . . . 1 at 150.00 mo.
Clerks, 2 . . . . . . . 2 at 1,100.00 yr.
Clerk, 2 . . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
A. Election division.3
Clerks, . . . . . . 1 at 25.00 wk.
“ . . . . . . 5 at 20.00 wk.
“ . . . ' . . . 2 at 18.00 wk.
“ . . . . . . 18 at 15.00 wk.
Stenographers, . . . . . 1 at 16.00 wk.
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1 at - 15.00 wk.
3 at 12.00 wk.
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B. Vital statistics division.
Clerks, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 950.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 850.00 yr.
Clerks (two on indexing), . . . 3 at 820.00 yr.
Messenger, . . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
11. Second deputy secretary}. . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
Clerk (engrossing, requisitions, etc.), . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
A. Corporation division.
Clerks, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
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2 at 1,200.00 yr.
1 at 1,100.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 4 at 800.00 yr.
III. Superintendent, archives division, . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . . . 2 at 1,200.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
IV. Document clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Messenger, . . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
V. Shipping clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Shippers, . . . . . . . 3 at 7 80.00 yr.
Shipper (temporary), . . . . . 1 at 15.00 wk.

1 Subsequently increased to $6,000.
2 These clerks work under the direction of both deputy secretaries, as the business of the
department requires.
3 All employees in this division are temporary.
4 See note as to clerks under ﬁrst deputy secretary.
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TREASURER AND RECEIVER—GENERAL.
1. General Information.
(a)_The department was established at the adoption of the
State Constitution in 1780.
(b) Office located in the State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 19.
(d) Appropriation ‘for expenses for 1914 was $41,500 (includ-
. ing $1,500 for preparation, advertising and issuance of bonds).
2. F unetions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Treasurer and Receiver-General’s depart-
"ment are the receipt and payment of State moneys, investment
of sinking funds, computation of sinking fund requirements, as-
sessment of costs of metropolitan park and water systems upon
the cities and towns in such systems, distribution of income of
Massachusetts School Fund, custody of trust and other special
"funds.
3. Control and Management.
Control and management of this department are exercised by
the Treasurer and Receiver-General, who is elected annually.
By constitutional provision, he may not serve for more than
ﬁve successive years. His salary is $5,000 per annum. The
present Treasurer is Hon. Frederick W. Mansﬁeld of Boston.
The Treasurer and Receiver-General is also a member of the
State Board of Retirement, the Board of Bank Incorporation, the
Board of Tax Appeals, the Board of Commissioners of the Massachu-
setts School Fund, and of the State House Commission.
The Treasurer personally directs the work of the department,
being assisted by the deputy treasurer, who performs such duties
as the Treasurer may assign, and who acts for the treasurer dur-
ing that official’s absence. The deputy is appointed and his sal-
ary ﬁxed by the Treasurer with the consent of the Governor and
Council. The present deputy treasurer is Mr. Henry S. Bridge,
whose salary is $3,000 per annum. The Treasurer and Receiver-
General (except as above noted) makes all appointments and
discharges in his department, the employees not being subject
to civil service rules and regulations.
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4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees
‘ of Compensation.
and Rates
The classes of officials and employees in the Treasurer and
Receiver-General’s department, together with the rates of‘ com--
pensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following outline: —
Treasurer and Receiver-General, .
Deputy treasurer, 1 at
Cashier, . 1 at
Accountant, . . 1 at
Assistant to accountant, 1 at
Receiving teller, 1 at
Assistant receiving teller, 1 at
Paying teller, . . 1 at
Assistant paying telle . 1 at
Bond clerk, . . . 1 at
Fund clerk, . 1 at
Warrant clerk, 1 at
Record clerk, 1 at
Extra clerks, 2 at
(l H 2 Stenographer, 1 at
Messenger, . 1 at
Total number of officials and employees, . 19
1 at $5,000.00 yr.
3,000.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr,
2,500.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr-
2,000.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr-
1,500.00 yr-
1,800.00 yr-
1,500.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr-
1,000.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr-
AUDITOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
1. General Information.
(a) The office of the Auditor of Accounts was created by'
chapter 56, Acts of 1849.
By chapter 597, Acts of 1908, the
title was changed to “Auditor of the Commonwealth.”
(b) Ofﬁce located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 19.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $44,700.
2.’ Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Auditor’s department are: ~—
(a) To compile and publish the estimates of all State depart»
ments, institutions and undertakings relating to their requests
for appropriations, with information pertinent thereto.
(b) To examine accounts and demands against the Common--
wealth submitted for payment.
(0) To prepare certiﬁcates for payments to be made from the-
treasury.
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(d) To keep a distinct account or record of all receipts and
expenditures.
(e) To supervise and control accounts in all departments.
(f) To measure the State printing.
(g) To verify lists of employees given in Public Document 90,
printed annually.
(h) To prepare an annual report giving information as to
' State ﬁnances.
The powers of the department include authority to prescribe,
regulate and make changes in methods of keeping and rendering
accounts, to see that such accounts are properly maintained, and
that all items are correctly allocated between capital receipts
and disbursements and operating revenue and expense. The
department has authority to establish in other State departments
and in institutions a proper system of accounts to be uniform as
far as practicable. It is required to establish a system of ac-
counting for stores, supplies and materials, and where necessary,
to provide for a continuing inventory thereof; and may inquire
into the methods of purchasing and handling such stores, supplies
and materials. '
3. Control and Management.
The management of the department is vested in the Auditor,
who is elected annually by the voters of the Commonwealth.
The present Auditor of the Commonwealth is Hon. ‘Frank H.
Pope of Leominster. The salary of this official is $5,000 per
annum. The Auditor is also ex officio a member of the Board of
Appeals on Tax Decisions and the Commission on Gratuities.
He is assisted in the management of the department by the dep-
uty and second deputy.
The deputy auditor is appointed by the Auditor with the
advice and consent of the Governor and Council. He performs
such duties as are assigned him by the Auditor and, in the
absence of the Auditor, performs the duties of the office. His
salary, which is ﬁxed by the Auditor with the approval of the
Governor and Council, is $4,000 per annum. The present deputy
is Mr. William D. Hawley of Malden. The law provides that
he shall serve as clerk to the house committee on ways and
means. The deputy may be removed from ofﬁce for cause at
any time by the Auditor, with the consent of the Governor and
Council. '
The second deputy is also appointed by the Auditor with the
consent of the Governor and Council, and in the absence of the
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Auditor or the ﬁrst deputy he performs the duties of their respec-
tive offices. His salary is $3,000 a year. The. present second
deputy is Mr. Carl A. Raymond of Melrose, who has general
supervision of the work of the office.
The auditor is also required to appoint, subject to the approval
of the Governor and Council, a supervisor of accounts, whom he
may “remove from office for cause at any time, with the consent
of the Governor and Council.” This officer is given authority,
under the direction of the Auditor, to direct and control all
accounts in all departments. _
All other employees in the office are appointed by the Auditor
according to civil service rules and regulations, and may be
removed only in conformity with such rules and regulations.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
- Compensation.
The officials and employees in the Auditor’s department are
organized in two main groups or divisions, the officials in charge
of each being directly responsible to the Auditor.
The classes of oﬂicials and employees in each group or division,
and the rates of their compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown
in the following statement: —
Auditor, . . . . . . . . . 1 at $5,000.00 yr.
1. Deputy auditor, . . . . . . 1 at 4,000.00 yr.
Second deputy, ' . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
A. Clerks and stenographers:1 -——
First analysis clerk, I. . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Clerk (voucher examiner), . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Index clerk and voucher examiner, . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Clerk (voucher examiner), . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . .‘ . . 2 at 1,300.00 yr.
Index stenographer (temporary), . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Messenger and clerk, . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
B. First clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
C. Second clerk, . . . . . 1 at 2,400.00 yr.
Bookkeeper (revenue), . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Substitute bookkeeper, . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
D. Expert, measuring State printing . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
II. Supervisor of accounts, . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Assistant supervisor, . . . . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
Total number of officials and employees, . 18

1 The clerks and stenographers are assigned to any one of several classes of work as occasion
demands, and thus at diﬁerent times work under the immediate direction of different officials.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL.
1. General Information.
(a) The department was established at the adoption of the
State Constitution in 1780, but Attorneys-General and Solicitors-
General had been serving since 1686.
(b) Office located in the State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 15.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $91,074.94. Of
this amount $17,500 was appropriated ior expenses of litigation
between the Commonwealth and the Haverhill Gas Light
Company. v
2. F unetions, Powers and Duties.
The Attorney-General appears fdr the Commonwealth, the
Secretary, the Treasurer and Receiver-General, the Auditor and
for State boards and commissions in all suits and other civil
proceedings in which the Commonwealth is a party, or interested,
or in which the official acts and doings of said officers are called
in question, in. all courts of the Commonwealth, and in such
suits and proceedings before any'other tribunal when requested
by the Governor or by the General Court or either branch thereof.
All legal services required by such officers, boards and commis-
sions in matters relating to their official duties are rendered by
the Attorney-General, or under his direction.
He also consults with and advises the district-attorneys in
matters relating to their duties and, if the public interest so
requires, he may assist and appear for the Commonwealth in the
trial of indictments for capital crimes.
He is empowered to enforce the due application of funds given
or appropriated to public charities within the State, to prevent
breaches of trust in the administration thereof,_and, if necessary,
to prosecute corporations which fail. to make to the general
court, the returns required by law. '
He gives opinions upon questions of law submitted to him by
the Governor and Council or by either branch of the General
Court. He, or some person designated by him, upon request of
a majority of a legislative committee, is required to appear before
such committee and advise it upon the legal effect of proposed
legislation pending before it.
He also has authority —-
(a) To bring action in the name of the Commonwealth against
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a corporation or any officer thereof to restrain monopolies,
discrimination in the sale of articles in common use, etc.
(b) To ﬁle with the Supreme Court informations in equity in
order to restrain by injunction corporations from doing business
not authorized by their charters.
(c) To institute, upon information given by the Bank Commis-
sioner, prosecutions for violations of the banking law.
(d) To ﬁle informations in equity to recover the penalty im-
posed by law upon any person who breaks up or removes a
wrecked or abandoned vessel without securing the required
license from the Harbor and Land Commission.
(e) To institute and prosecute proceedings for enforcement of
the act which requires cities and towns receiving water from the
metropolitan water supply to equip their water services with
meters.
(f) To approve town by-laws, as is required before such by-
laws can take effect.
(g) To pass, in certain cases, upon proposed settlements of
taxes on collateral legacies or successions, or on future interests
in legacies or successions, which may be effected by the Treas-
urer and Receiver-General if the Attorney-General approves.
(h) To act with the Tax Commissioner in recommending
abatements by the Board of Appeal of unpaid and uncollectible
taxes assessed on the corporate franchises of domestic corpora-
tions, after the expiration of ﬁve years from the date of certiﬁ-
cation of such taxes to the Treasurer and Receiver-General.
(i) To pass upon conveyances of and titles to all land pur-
chased for reforestation or experiment in forest management.
(7) To bring action against savings bank corporations which
fail to pay the fee required for examination and audit of their
books by the Bank Commissioner, in order to recover such
fee.
(It) To take cognizance of all violations of law or of court
orders which affect the general welfare, including combinations
in restraint of trade, etc., and to institute or cause to be insti-
tuted before the proper tribunal, criminal or civil proceedings to
punish such violations.
(1) To investigate, if the Governor so requires, the grounds of
any demand made by the authorities of another State for the
extradition of a fugitive from justice, or of any application made
to the Governor for the extradition from another State of a
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fugitive from justice in this State, and to‘ report to the Governor
all material facts, with an ‘abstract of the evidence, and in case
of a person demanded, with an opinion as to the legality or
expediency of complying with the demand. I
He annually reports to the General Court the cases tried,
argued or conducted by him during the year, with suggestions
and recommendations as to the amendment and the proper and
economical administration of the laws. With the approval of
the Governor and Council he prepares and publishes such reports
of capital trials as he deems expedient for public use. He also
renders an account to the Treasurer for all fees, etc., received by
him in connection with his duties. ' ‘I
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control and direction of this department are exercised by the
Attorney-General who is elected annually. The present Attorney-
General is Hon. Thomas J. Boynton of Everett. The salary of
the Attorney—General is $7,000 per annum. He is assisted in the
legal work of the department by six assistant attorneys-general
and a law clerk.
In 1908 the Attorney-General was authorized to employ an
engineer to examine the plans submitted for the abolition of
grade crossings, etc. In June, 1908, an engineer was appointed,
being retained until Jan. 1, 1914, when he became the engineer
of the Public Service Commission.
The office of this department is in charge of a chief clerk who
is appointed by the Attorney-General, and is not subject to civil
service rules and regulations. The present chief clerk is Mr.
Louis H. Freese, whose salary is $2,500 per annum. On routine
matters he acts as the executive officer of the department. Only
ﬁve employees of the department are subject to civil service
regulations, — three stenographers, one clerk and one messenger.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂioials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees in this department are organized
in four main groups or divisions, the principal official in each
being directly responsible to the Attorney-General. The number
of officials and employees in each group on Aug. 1, 1913, is
shown in the following outline: —
Attorney-General, . . . 1
I. Assistant attorneys-general, 1 4
II. Law clerk, . . . . . . 1
III. Engineer for grade crossings, and assistant, 2
IV. Chief clerk, stenographers, etc., 9
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 17
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
and the rates of their compensation on Aug. 1. 1913, are shown
in the following statement: —
Attorney-General, . . . . . . 1 at $7,000.00 yr.
I. Assistant attorney-general, 1 . . . . 1 at 4,500.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 1 at 4,000.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 1 at 3,500.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . I. . 1 at 2,750.00 yr.
II. Law clerk (temporary), . . . . . 1 at 140.00 mo.
III. Engineer, 2 grade crossings (temporary), . . 1 at 3,600.00 yr.
Special assistant (temporary), . . . 1 at 50.00 wk.
IV. Chief clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Messenger, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Telephone operator, . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Office boy, . . . . . . . 1 at . 5.00 wk.
Ofﬁce boy (temporary), . . . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
COMMISSION ON ECONOMY AND EFFICIENCY.
1. General Information.
(a) This commission was established by chapter 719, Acts of
1912, and reorganized by chapter 698, Acts of 1914.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on Aug. 15, 1914, was
14. ‘
(id) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $35,130.

1 Since Aug. 1, 1913, two additional assistant attorneys-general have been employed, each at
a salary of $1,800 a year.
2 Entered employ of Public Service Commission as engineer on Jan. 11, 1914.
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2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
(a) The law provides that the duty of the commission shall
be to inquire into the laws governing the ﬁnancial transactions
of the Commonwealth, and to study into the possibility of pro-
moting greater economy, efficiency and utility in the transaction
of the business of the Commonwealth by any changes in such
laws, by the reorganization, consolidation or co-ordination of
departments and institutions, by different methods of administra-
tion, by classiﬁcation of employees, by ﬁxing maximum and min-
imum salaries, by standardizing vacations, by organizing a central
purchasing agency or department, by the substitution of the
budget method of appropriating money or by any other means,
and it shall report thereon from time to time to the Governor
and Council and to the General Court, if it is in session.
The commission is also required by law to examine the ap-'
propriation estimates of the various departments which have
been submitted to it by the Auditor, and report to the General
Court such recommendations and suggestions as to the appro-
priations requested or the method of raising money for the same
as it may deem expedient.
On request of either branch of the General Court, or of the
ways and means committee of either branch, or of the Governor,
or of the committee on ﬁnance of the Governor’s Council, it is
the duty of the commission to make‘ a special examination of any
matter affecting the management or ﬁnances of any department,
and on request to give any information in its possession to either
branch of the General Court, or to the ways and means com-
mittee of either branch, or to the Governor.
The commission is authorized to make, on its own initiative,
a special examination of the management or ﬁnances of any of
the departments, and may report thereon from time to time to
the Governor and Council and to the General Court, if it is in
session. By chapter 157, Resolves of 1914, it was required to in-
vestigate and report upon the advisability of‘ replacing sinking fund
bonds with serial bonds in funding the State debt.
3. Control and Direction.
The work of the Commission on Economy and Efficiency is
under the control and direction of three commissioners who
must be qualiﬁed voters of the Commonwealth. They are ap-
pointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the
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Council, and may be removed in the same manner. They are
required to devote their whole time to the‘ service of the
Commonwealth, and to hold no other office and engage in no
other occupation.
After the expiration of the terms of those ﬁrst appointed, the '
members of the commission will hold office for three years, one
member being appointed each year. The chairman is desig-
nated by the Governor and holds that office at the Governor’s
pleasure. He receives a salary of $5,000 a'year, and each of the
other members of the commission receives $4,500 annually.
The work of the department is performed either by the com-
missioners themselves or under their personal direction.
The present members of the commission, their residences and
the year in which their respective terms expire, are as follows: ——
Francis X. Tyrrell, Chairman, Chelsea, 1917.
Thomas W. White, Newton, 1916.
Russell A. Wood, Cambridge, 1915.
4. Management.
The immediate charge of the assistants and employees is vested
in a secretary, who is appointed by the commission. He is re-
sponsible to, and may be removed from office by, the commission,
subject to civil service regulations. The present secretary is Mr.
Ernest H. Maling, salary $3,000 per annum.
The assistants and employees submit weekly reports of the
actual time employed and class of work performed, and when
assigned to work away from the- office submit daily work and
time reports. The commissioners appoint and discharge all em-
ployees subject to civil service regulations.
The compensation of the officials and employees of the Com-
mission on Economy and Efficiency is shown in the following
summary: —
Chairman, . . . . . . . . . 1 at $5,000.00 yr.
Commissioners, . . . . . . . . 2 at 4,500.00 yr.
Secretary, . . . . . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
Assistant secretary, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Attorney, . . . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Special investigato . . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Special agent, . . . . . . . 1 at 5.00 day.
Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,080.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . . . 2 at 1,050.00 yr.
“ . 2 at 840.00 yr.
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THE STATE BALLOT LAW COMMISSION AND BOARD
OF VOTING MACHINE EXAMINERS.
1 . General Information.
(a) The State Ballot Law Commission as now organized was
created by chapter 383, Acts of 1896. Section 7 of chapter
436, Acts of 1888, provided that objections to certiﬁcates of
nomination, nomination papers, etc., and other questions re-
lating to nominations for State offices should be decided by the
Secretary of the Commonwealth, the Auditor and the Attorney-
General. This provision was changed by section 5, chapter 436,
Acts of 1890, which created a Board of Ballot Law Commis-
sioners, to consist of the Secretary, the Attorney-General and
three other persons appointed by the Governor, subject to con-
ﬁrmation by the Council, for one year. These previous enact-
ments were repealed by chapter 383, Acts of 1896, above
mentioned.
(b) The commission has no regular office, but holds its hear-
ings at the State House. The chairman’s office is Room 635,
73 Tremont Street, Boston.
(0) The commission had no employees beside its members on
July 1, 1914.
(d) The appropriation for the expenses of the commission in
1914 was $3,500, of which $1,500 was for extra compensation to
the commissioners for service as the Board of Voting Machine
Examiners.
2. F anotions, Powers and Duties.
The law requires that “Objections to nominations for state
ofﬁces, and all other questions relating thereto, shall be con-
sidered by the state ballot law commission.” (Acts of 1913,
chapter 835, section 205.) The commission has similar au-
thority in regard to objections to nomination papers for candi-
dates to be voted for at State or presidential primaries. The
decision of a majority of the commission upon any matter within
its jurisdiction is ﬁnal.
The commission also constitutes the State Board of Voting
Machine Examiners, and as such is charged with the duty of
examining voting machines, ballot boxes and counting apparatus.
' It is required to ﬁle with the Secretary of the Commonwealth
its approval of such as in its judgment conform to the require—
ments of law. If after approval any machine, ballot box or
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other apparatus ceases in the opinion of the commission to con-
form to the requirements of the law, the commission notiﬁes the
Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the use of the article in
question is discontinued until it again meets the requirements
ﬁxed.
The commission is authorized to make regulations for the use -
of the voting machines, ballot boxes and counting apparatus
which it approves. The arrangement of names and questions on
voting machines is required to be the same as on the official
ballot, except that when ip the opinion of the commissioners this
is not practicable the commissioners determine the arrangement.
3. Control and Management.
Direction of the work of the commission is vested in the com-
mission itself, which consists of three members, one of whom is
each year appointed in June or July by the Governor, subject to
conﬁrmation by the Council, for a term of three years. Any
member may also be removed by the Governor, with the consent
of the Council.
No member of the commission may hold any public office
except that of justice of the 'peace or notary public, or be a
candidate for public office, or a member or employee of any
political committee. There must always be on the commission
a member of each of the two leading political parties in the
State. The decision of a majority of the members of the com-
mission upon any matter within its jurisdiction is ﬁnal.
In its capacity as the Board of Voting Machine Examiners, the
commission is authorized to employ, for the purpose of examina-
tion, not more than three expert machinists at a cost not exceed-
ing $10 per day for each. On Aug. 1, 1914, however, no persons
were employed by the commission in any capacity.
The total expenditures of the commission are limited by law to
$2,000 annually. Each member ordinarily receives a yearly com-
pensation of $500, but in 1914 each member was allowed $500
additional for service on the Board of Voting Machine Examiners.
The members of the commission on Aug. 1, 1914, and the years
in which their respective terms expire, were as follows: —
Henry V. Cunningham, Chairman, Boston, 1916.
Francis W. Estey, Secretary, Boston, 1915.
Malachi L. Jennings, Boston, 1 1914.

1 Since reappointed; term expires Aug. 1, 1917.
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CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
1. General Information.
(a) The commission was established by chapter 320, Acts of
1884. _
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and emoloyees July 1, 1914, was 35.
(cl) Appropriation for expenses for-1914 was $65,466.68.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The function of the commission is to regulate the selection of
persons for appointive positions and for labor employment in the
service of the State and the cities and towns thereof. The fol-
lowing ofﬁcials and employees are not affected as to their selec-
tion or appointment by civil service rules: judicial officers and
officers elected by the people or by a city council or whose ap-
pointment is subject to conﬁrmation by the executive council or
city council of any city; officers elected by either branch of the
General Court and their appointees; heads of principal depart-
ments of the State or city; employees in the State Treasurer’s
department; employees in the Bank Commissioner’s department;
treasurer and collector of taxes of any city; two employees of
the city clerk of any city; public school teachers; the secre-
taries and conﬁdential stenographers of the Governor or of the
mayor of any city; police and ﬁre commissioners and chief mar-
shals or chiefs of police and ﬁre departments, but the rules apply
to members of police and ﬁre departments.
Many positions now held by mechanics, laborers, nurses, at-
tendants and persons performing domestic service in State insti-
tutions are legally within the authority of the Civil Service Com—
mission, but are not yet ﬁlled from lists of eligibles established
by that commission.
The commission investigates and approves or disapproves the
appointments of the mayor of Boston to heads of departments
and of the selectmen of Stoneham to ‘the superintendent of
public works.
The pay rolls of Boston are certiﬁed by the commission, and
the pay rolls of other cities in the Commonwealth are inspected.
The law does not give the commission any power of appoint-
ment, but it does give the authority to regulate the manner and
method of appointment. The law seeks to aid appointing officers
in securing efficient public service.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction over the work are vested in the ‘com—
mission, consisting of a chairman and two members, who are ap-
pointed by the Governor and Council for a term of three years,
and who may be removed from office by them. The chairman is
designated by the Governor. Appointments are made so that
not more than two commissioners are members of the same po-
litical party. The names and addresses of the commissioners on
Nov. 1, 1914, with the dates of expiration of their respective
terms, were as follows: ——
Thomas F. Boyle, Chairman, Boston, July, 1917 .
Harvey N. Shepard, Boston, July, 1916.
Elmer L. Curtiss, Hingham, July, 1915.
They hold two regular meetings each week, and one of the
commissioners is at the office of the commission on the after-
noons when no meeting is held.
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department are
vested in a secretary and, in part, in four officials in charge of
divisions of‘ work, who are appointed by the commission for an
indeﬁnite term. The secretary is responsible to and may be re-
moved from office by the commission. He is the executive officer
of the commission, through whom its orders are transmitted. The
present secretary is Mr. Warren P. Dudley, whose salary is
$3,500 per annum.
The officials immediately in charge of the main divisions of
the office are: —
(1) Chief examiner, who has charge of the work of examina-
tions.
(2) Physical inspector, in charge of the physical examination of
applicants for positions in the classiﬁed service.
(3) Registrar of Labor, in charge of the registration and cer-
tiﬁcation of laborers and mechanics.
(4) Pay-roll inspector, who inspects pay rolls to determine
whether persons are being employed in accordance with the civil
service law and rules.
These officials are responsible to and may be removed from
office by the commission. The appointment of all ofﬁcials and
employees in the commission’s office and any discharge must
have the approval of the commission.
5. 'Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The Civil Service Commission is organized into ﬁve main‘
groups or divisions, the official in charge of each being directly re-
sponsible to the commission. The titles of the officials in charge
of the divisions, with the number of Officials and employees in
each division on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following sum-
mary: —
Civil Service Commissioners,
I. Secretary,
II. Chief examiner,
III. Physical inspector, .
IV. Registrar of Labor,
V. Pay-roll inspector, .
8i Mimi—‘65509
Total number of Officials and employees,
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees, together 'with the rates
of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following out-
line: ——,—
_ Chairman, . . . . . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.
Commissioners, . . . . . . . . 2 at 2,000.00 yr.
I. Secretary, . . . . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.1
First clerk, assistant to secretary, . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Clerk and messenger, . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . . . 2 at 780.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 660.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Stenographers and clerks, . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 2 at 720.00 yr.
II. Chief examiner, . . . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr. 1
Deputy chief examiner, . . . . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . ' . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ ~ . . . . - . . 2 at 780.00 yr.
Stenographer and clerk, . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
III. Physical inspector, . . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
IV. Registrar of Labor, . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Stenographer and clerk, . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
V. Pay-roll inspector, . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Pay-roll inspector (also assists physical inspector), 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
“ . . 1 at 540.00 yr.

1 Since increased to $3,500 a year.
BOARD OF RETIREMENT.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board of Retirement was established by chapter 532,
Acts of 1911.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 8.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $8,000; $27,500
additional was appropriated to provide for the necessary annuity
funds and pensions of retired State employees.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the State Board of Retirement under the law
are to enroll all permanent and regular State employees, not eli-
gible to a pension under some special act, in the membership of
the State Retirement Association, and to make deductions from
the salaries or wages of all members as contributions towards
their retirement allowance. These deductions are kept as a
deposit and ‘are credited with interest at the rate of . 3 per
cent. per annum, compounded semiannually. The Board refunds ‘
the accumulated deposits of deceased members to such persons as
are entitled to receive same, and refunds the deposits of members
who leave the service before being entitled to a pension. The
Board retires all members of the association who have reached
the age of seventy (the compulsory age of retirement) and any
members whose voluntary or involuntary retirement is provided
for by law. '
A contract is made with each retired member by the issuance
of a policy binding the Commonwealth, at the hands of the Board
of Retirement, to pay to the retired member a certain annual
allowance during the remainder of his or her life. The member,
by contributing a percentage of his salary or wages, together
with the interest accumulations thereto, is purchasing for him-
self a future annuity which will be paid monthly. This annuity,
plus a pension of like amount paid by the State, is the retirement
allowance, unless the amount thus ﬁgured is less than the
minimum of $200, as provided by law, in which case the State is
obliged to contribute such amount as is required to provide the
minimum payment.
The association includes in its membership all persons em-
ployed at the various institutions whose retirement‘ is not pro-
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vided for under some special act, also employees in the metropoli-
tan district service. The Board has appointed as its agents the
various disbursing officers of the institutions, to make deductions
from the salaries of niembers. A detailed report, accompanied by
a check covering the amount of the deduction, is made monthly by
these officers. The Board reimburses the institution on the basis
of 3 cents a deduction where the number of deductions is less than
100, and 2%- cents for each deduction where the number exceeds
100. All work other than making deductions is done in the office
of the Board. There was expended for the services of the insti-
tutional officers during the ﬁscal year 1913 the sum of $1,822.75.
The following offices and institutions make deductions for the
Board: —
Boston State Hospital. Medﬁeld State Hospital.
Boys’ Parole Department. Monson State Hospital.
Bridgewater Normal School. Norfolk State Hospital.
Commission for the Blind. North Adams Normal School.
Danvers State Hospital. Northampton State Hospital.
District Police. North Reading State Sanatorium.
Fitchburg Normal School. Prison Camp and Hospital.
Foxborough State Hospital. Reformatory for Women.
Framingham Normal School. Rutland State Sanatorium.
Gardner State Colony. Salem Normal School.
Girls’ Parole Department. State Farm.
Hyannis Normal School. State Inﬁrmary.
Industrial School for Boys. State Prison.
Industrial School for Girls. Taunton State Hospital.
Lakeville State Sanatorium. Westborough State Hospital.
Lowell Normal School. - Westﬁeld Normal School.
Lyman School for Boys. ' Westﬁeld State Sanatorium.
Massachusetts Hospital School. Worcester Normal School.
Massachusetts Nautical School. Worcester State Asylum.
Massachusetts Reformatory. Worcester State Hospital.
Massachusetts S c h 0 01 for the - Wrentham State School.
Feeble-minded.

3. Control and Direction.
Control over the work is vested in the Board of Retirement,
consisting of three unpaid members, as follows: the State Treasurer,
a member of the retirement association elected by the members
thereof and the third member chosen by the other two. The’
present members are Hon. Frederick W. Mansﬁeld, Mr. Carl
A. Raymond and Mr. Charles A. Andrews. The regular term
of the two elected members is three years. The members of
the Board do not receive any compensation for services on
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this Board, but are reimbursed out of the contingent fund
for any expense or loss of salary or wages which they may
incur through service on the Board. All claims for reimburse-
ment on this account are subjectto the appfoval of the Governor
and Council. No payments have been made, however, to the
Board.
The State Treasurer has charge and control of the funds of the
association, subject to the approval of the Board of Retirement.
In January of each year the Treasurer ﬁles in the office of the
Insurance Commissioner a sworn statement, showing the ﬁnancial
condition of the retirement system and its ﬁnancial transactions
for the year.
4. General Supervision and Audit.
General supervision is exercised by the Insurance Commis-
sioner, who prescribes and supervises the methods of bookkeeping
of the retirement association. Once a year the Insurance Com-
missioner, either personally or by deputy or assistant, thoroughly
inspects and examines the affairs of the retirement association,
to ascertain its ﬁnancial condition, its ability to fulﬁll its obliga-
tions, whether parties interested have complied with the pro-
visions of law applicable to the retirement association, and
whether the transactions of the Board of Retirement have been
in accordance with the rights and equities of those in interest.
5. Management.
Management and immediate charge of the department are
vested in the chief clerk, who is appointed and may be removed
by the Board subject to civil service rules and regulations. The
present chief clerk is Mr. Lloyd A. Foye, whose salary is $1,200
per annum. The' Board appoints all clerical and other assistants
under civil service rules.
6. Classes of Cﬁlcials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The classes of officials and employees in this department, and
their rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, were as follows: ——
Chairman and commissioners, . . . . . 3 1
Chief clerk and bookkeeper, . . . . . 1 at $1,200.00 yr.2
Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 1 at 7 20.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . . 1 at 7 20.00 yr.
Stenographer and clerk (temporary employee), . 1 at 600.00 yr.

1 No compensation. ’ 2 Since increased.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE TAX COMMISSIONER AND COM-l
MISSIONER OF CORPORATIONS.~
1. General Information.
(a) In 1865 the Treasurer and Receiver-General was con-
stituted Tax Commissioner, with power to appoint a deputy to
perform the duties of that office. In 1870 the Deputy Tax
Commissioner was made Commissioner of Corporations. By
chapter 160, Acts of 1890, the department of the Tax Commis-
sioner was established as an independent department and the
Tax Commissioner was also designated to serve as Commissioner
of Corporations.
(6) Ofﬁce located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 60.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $104,500.00.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Tax Commissioner’s office are: ——-
1. The taxation of corporations of various classes such as rail-
roads, street railways, gas and electric light companies, telephone
and telegraph companies, trust companies, water companies, insur-
ance companies, savings banks, domestic business corporations and
foreign corporations.
2. The adjustment Of national bank taxes as between all cities
and towns and the Commonwealth, and the distribution of cor-
poration taxes to cities and towns.
3. The assessment upon gas and electric light companies of
the expenses of the Board of Gas and Electric Light Commis-
sioners, as determined by the Auditor upon the basis of appro-
priations made by the Legislature.
4. The equalization of assessments made by the various cities
' and towns, including the addition to the local assessment of such
taxable property as the Tax Commissioner has discovered to have
escaped taxation, and the establishment of the basis upon which
State and county taxes are levied.
5. The determination of the amounts to be paid by the State
to cities and towns as reimbursement for loss of taxes on land
owned by the State and used for the purpose of public institu-
tions. -
6. The taxation of inheritances, involving the interpretation of
the will, the valuation by oﬂicers of this department of all prop-
erty appearing in the estate of deceased persons, the examination
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of the probate records in all counties of the State, the determina-
tion of the amount of the tax in each case, and the certiﬁcation
of the amount of the tax to the proper representative of the
estate.
7. Supervision of local boards of assessors and of collectors of
taxes of the various cities and towns, which includes instruction
as to uniformity of methods ofiassessment, ways of discovering
taxable property, methods and justiﬁcation for abatement,
methods of entering upon assessment books the property assessed, .
and instruction as to all questions concerned with the duties of
assessors and collectors. This work also includes the furnishing
to assessors of all information reaching the department, which
information will assist assessors, such as probate records and
reports made by corporations, trustees, etc. The department
compiles and publishes statistics relating to local assessments as
reported to this department by assessors of the various cities and
towns.
The Tax Commissioner in his capacity of Commissioner of
Corporations performs the following duties: the examination of
all papers relating to the organization of corporations of various
classes, their amendment and the change of their capital stock,
and the examination of their annual reports; the approval of
such papers when found to be made in accordance with law, and
the ﬁling of the same in the office of the Secretary of State.
Also, the approval of issues of capital stock and bonds at ap-
praised values by certain classes of corporations. The Com-
missioner of Corporations is also a member of the Board of
Bank Incorporation, which Board passes upon questions relating
to the establishment of trust companies, savings banks, co-
operative banks and credit unions.
The Board of Appeal, composed of the Treasurer and Receiver-
General, the Auditor of the Commonwealth and a member of .
the Governor’s Council, hears cases of appeal from decisions of
the Tax Commissioner with reference to the taxation of corpo-
rations.
The work of this department is very closely connected with
the work of other State departments, notably, the Treasurer and
Receiver-General with reference to taxes; the Attorney-General,
to whose oﬁice are referred the corporations, trustees, executors
and administrators who are delinquent in ﬁling‘papers required
by law, the Attorney-General then proceeding to compel ﬁling;
the Secretary of State in connection with corporate reports; the
Insurance Commissioner, from whom is received information rela—
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tive to insurance companies and agents in order to properly
assess taxes; the Board of Health, which furnishes the services
of an engineer in the few cases in which it is necessary to ap-
praise the property of water companies as a basis for authoriza-
tion to issue capital stock or bonds; the offices of the Probate
Court in connection with taxation of inheritances.
The authority of the Tax Commissioner and Commissioner of
Corporations over the work of the department is absolute,
subject to appeal as to valuations either to the Board of Appeal
constituted by law, or to the appraisers appointed by the Probate
Court, or subject to the rulings of the Supreme Judicial Court
in all matters of law in cases properly brought before said court.
3. Control and Management.
Control as well as management and immediate charge of the
department are vested in the Tax Commissioner and Commis-
sioner of Corporations. The present Tax Commissioner is Mr.
William D. T. Trefry, whose salary is $5,000 per annum. The
Tax Commissioner is appointed by the Governor, with the ap—
proval of the Council, for a term of three years, and is responsi-
ble to and may be removed from ofﬁce by the Governor. The
Tax Commissioner is assisted by a ﬁrst and a second deputy,
whose duties and authority extend to all divisions of the depart-
ment.
The department is divided into four divisions,—— the corpora-
tion taxation division, the corporation organization and control
division, the inheritance tax division and the supervision of
assessors division. The two corporation divisions are in im-
mediate charge of the ﬁrst clerk, Mr. Edward D. Endicott, whose
salary is $2,500 per annum. The inheritance tax division is in
immediate charge of the second assistant, Mr. George S. Hatch,
whose salary is $3,000 per annum. The supervision of assessors
division is in immediate charge of the ﬁrst assistant, Mr. Albert
B. Fales, whose salary is $3,000 per annum.1
All the officials are appointed by the Tax Commissioner for
an indeﬁnite term, the ﬁrst clerk only being subject to civil
service regulations. These officials are responsible to the Tax
Commissioner, and may be removed from office by him, with the
consent of the Governor and Council, except the ﬁrst clerk, who
may be removed by the Tax Commissioner subject to civil service
regulations. The authority of these different officials extends to

1 Chapter 770, Acts of 1914, authorizes the Tax Commissioner to appoint a fourth assistant to
carry out the law imposing an excise upon sales 'or transfers of stock in corporations.
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the performing of the details of their respective duties, subject
at all times to review and amendment by the Tax Commissioner
or by either deputy commissioner for him. All matters coming
before these several officials relating to the interpretation‘ of law
or the establishment of the policy of the department are sub-
mitted to and decided by the Commissioner or one of the
deputies.
The Tax Commissioner has power to appoint and discharge all
employees for his department, subject to civil service rules, with
the exceptions above noted. '
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂ’icials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the Tax Commissioner’s depart-
ment are divided into four main groups or divisions, the official
in charge of each division being responsible to the Commissioner
through the deputies. There are certain employees the main
part of whose work is in one division, but who are connected with
other divisions to a lesser degree. The names of the main groups
or divisions, together with the number of officials and employees
in each on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following summary: ——
Tax Commissioner and Commissioner of Corporations, . . . . 1
Deputies, . . . . . . . . . . . 2
I. Corporation taxation division, . . . . . . 31
II. Corporation organization and control division, . . . 2
III. Inheritance tax division, . . . . . . . 20
IV. Supervision of assessors division, . . . . . . 7
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 63
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group, together
with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in
the following statement: —
Tax Commissioner and Commissioner of Corporations, . 1 at $5,000.00 yr.
First deputy, . . . . . . . . 1 at 4,000.00 yr.
Second deputy, 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
I. Corporation taxation division: ——
'First clerk in charge (also in charge of corpora-
tion organization and control division), 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Second clerk (also assists in corporation organ-
ization and control division), . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Stenographer (also assists in inheritance tax
division), 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Stenographer (also assists in inheritance tax
division), . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.‘
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Stenographer (also assists in corporation or—
ganization and control division),
Clerk (supervises in part work of some other
clerks), . . . . .
Clerk (also assists in corporation organiza-
tion and control division),
File clerk for all divisions, . .
Clerk and cashier (supervises in part work
of some other clerks), .
Clerks (one also assists in corporation Or-
ganization and control division),
Clerks, .
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Clerks (temporary employees),
Messenger, . . . . .
II. Corporation organization and control division: —-
First clerk in charge (also in charge of corpora-
tion taxation division and reported
under N0. 1.).
Clerk, . .
Clerk and cashier, . . .
(Four clerks and stenographers in corporation
taxation division, reported above under
N o. I., also assist in this division.)
III. Inheritance tax division: —
A. Second assistant, . . .
Clerk (actuarial work in part),
Probate clerk, .
Probate examiner,
Clerks,
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B. Third assistant,
. Clerks,
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Clerk (temporary employee),
(Two stenographers in corporation taxa-
tion division, reported above under No.
I, also assist in this division).
IV. Supervision of assessors division: ——
First assistant in charge,
Supervisors of assessors,
Stenographer,
Clerk,
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$600.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,080.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
780.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
660.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
420.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,080.00 yr.
3,000.00 yr.
2,200.00 yr.
1,700.00 yr.
1,350.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
660.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
780.00 yr.
660.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
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3,000.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
780.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
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BOARD OF APPEAL FROM DECISIONS OF TAX COMMIS—
,SIONER.
The Board of Appeal from‘decisions of the Tax Commissioner
was established by chapter 283 of the Acts of 1865, and is com-
posed of three members,———the Treasurer and Receiver-General,
the Auditor and a member of the Governor’s Council-designated
by the Governor. The Board hears the appeal of any party
aggrieved by a decision of the Tax Commissioner relative to
taxation or any other matter from which an appeal is given.
Application for a hearing must be made to the Board within ten
days after the notice of the decision of the Tax Commissioner.
The Board then hears and decides the subject-matter of such
appeal, and gives notice of its decision to the Tax Commissioner
and the appellant. The Board’s decision is ﬁnal and conclusive,
although payments have ‘been made as required by the Commis-
sioner’s original decision. Any overpayment of tax as determined
by a decision of the Board is reimbursed from the treasury of
the Commonwealth. I
Taxes assessed on the corporate franchises of domestic corpo-
rations which are unpaid and uncollectable may be abated by the
Board of Appeal on the recommendation of the Attorney-General
and Tax Commissioner, after the expiration of ﬁve years from
the date of certiﬁcation of such taxes to the Treasurer and
Receiver-General.
The members of the Board of Appeal for 1914 are: ——
Frederick W. Mansﬁeld, Treasurer and Receiver—General.
Frank H. Pope, Auditor.
Hon. John J. Hogan, Councillor.
The clerk of the Board is Albert E. Taylor of Boston, third
assistant and clerk in the office of the Tax Commissioner. The
clerk is appointed annually by the Board. No compensation is
paid the members or clerk of the Board. During 1913 the Board
held nine meetings and heard ten appeals by corporations from
decisions of the Tax Commissioner in the matter of franchise
taxes, the Board allowing four and refusing six abatements. They
also heard and determined the claims of 84 cities and towns
against other cities and towns and the Commonwealth in the
distribution of different taxes.
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COMMISSION TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL COURT
UPON THE TAXATION OF SIGNS.
This commission was established by chapter 93, Resolves of
1914, to report to the General Court not later than the second
Wednesday in January, 1915; $2,500 was appropriated for its
expenses.
The commission is required to “consider the taxation of signs
and other devices used for commercial advertising, and report
its ﬁndings and the draft of a bill for the taxation or regulation
of such signs and devices to the general court.”
By the terms of the resolve establishing it, the commission
consists of the chairman of the Gas and Electric Light Commis- '
sion, the chairman of the Public Service Commission, the Tax
Commissioner and the Attorney-General. No provision is made
for compensating its members. The names of the several officials
designated to serve on this commission are: —— '
Forrest E. Barker, Chairman, Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners.
Frederick J. Macleod, Chairman, Public Service Commission. ‘
William D. T. Trefry, Tax Commissioner.
Thomas J. Boynton, Attorney-General.
COMMISSION _ TO RECOMMEND CHANGES IN THE
LAWS RELATIVE TO LIENS, MORTGAGES, TAX
COLLECTORS’ DEEDS, AND THE TAKING OF
LAND FOR TAXES.
This commission was established by chapter 121, Resolves of
1914, to report to the next General Court not later than January
7. An appropriation of not more than $2,500 was made for the
commission’s expenses.
It is the duty of the commission “to consider and recommend
such changes as the commission may deem advisable in the laws
relative to liens for labor performed and materials furnished upon
real estate, and to mortgages to secure loans for the construction
of buildings and other mortgages, in order to establish the relative
priority of such loans and mortgages, and to revise and codify
the law relative to the said loans and mortgages if it shall deem
such revision and codiﬁcation expedient. Said commission shall
also make such changes, revision and codiﬁcation as it shall deem
advisable in respect to the laws relative to collectors’ deeds and
takings of land for taxes, and the procedure‘relative to such deeds
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and takings, and to the titles thereby obtained. . . .” It is
authorized to “conduct such investigations as it may deem
necessary in discharge of its duties.” In reporting it is required
to present bills embodying its recommendations.
The commission consists of three members, one of whom must
be a judge of the Land Court, appointed by the Governor with
the advice and consent of the Council. Members of the General
Court of 1914 are eligible for appointment. The members of the
commission are to be allowed such compensation as the Governor
and Council may approve. Their names and residences are: ——
Charles T. Davis, judge of the Land Court, Brookline.
Francis M. Phelan, Cambridge.
Samuel M. Child, Boston.
COMMISSION TO REPORT UNIFORM METHODS AND
PROCEDURE FOR TAKING LAND FOR PUBLIC_
PURPOSES.
This commission was created by chapter 100, Resolves of 1914,
to report to the next General Court not later than the second
Wednesday in January. It is allowed for expert assistance a
sum not exceeding $3,500.
The commission is required to report “ a bill or bills embodying
as nearly as possible uniform methods and procedure by which
land may be taken for public purposes, ‘including the procedure
in awarding damages for such taking of land, and proceedings by
which the cost of such public improvements, including damages
awarded, purchase price and cost of construction, alteration or
relocation not exceeding the total cost of the improvements, shall
be assessed in whole or ‘in part against the land receiving some
beneﬁt or advantage from the same beyond the general beneﬁt
or advantage to all land in the city or town, said assessment not
to exceed the total beneﬁt received by such land.” ‘It is to
conduct such investigations as may be necessary and to hold
public hearings.
The resolve establishing the commission provides that it shall
consist of the Tax Commissioner, the Attorney-General and the
chairman of the Homestead Commission, who are to serve with-
out compensation. The names of these officials are as follows: -—
William D. T. Trefry, Tax Commissioner.
Thomas J. Boynton, Attorney-General.
Charles F. Gettemy, Chairman, Homestead Commission.
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STATE BOARD OF PUBLICATION.
1 . General Information.
(a) The State Board of Publication was established by chapter
438, Acts of 1902.
(b) The Board has no regular office, but the members are
State ofﬁcials with offices located in the State House.
(0) Number of oﬁicials on July 1, 1914, was 3.
(d) No appropriation for expenditures for 1914 was made.
The Board is annually allowed a sum not exceeding $300 for
such expenses as are approved by the Governor and Council.
The amount expended in 1913 was $2, and in 1912 was $12.55.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
It is the function of the Board to examine the annual reports
and all special reports and documents to be issued by or on
behalf of the Commonwealth and to deﬁne the form and ex-
tent of such publications, with the exception of publications
issued by the officers of either branch of the General Court or
under authority of the General Court, and of the regular annual
reports of the Attorney-General, Treasurer and Receiver-Gen-
eral, Auditor and the Secretary of the Commonwealth and of
certain publications prepared by the Secretary in conformity
with law. In addition to their annual reports, boards or com-
missions may make such special reports as shall be deemed by
the Board of Publication to be of practical utility.
All departments, boards or commissions before entering upon
the preparation of any publication submit to the State Board
of Publication statements of the scope and_ estimates of the size
of the proposed publication. The Board has the power to deter-
mine the number of pages to which any such report may extend
and also whether it shall include maps, plans, photogravures,
woodcuts or other illustrations. Appeal may be taken from the
decision of the State Board of Publication to the Governor and
Council, whose decision is ﬁnal. No report may be printed unless
it bears the certiﬁed approval of the Board of Publication.
_ 3. Control and Management.
The control and management'of the work are vested in the
Board, which consists of three unpaid members appointed by
the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council, for
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a term of three years. They are appointed from different
branches of the public service, and they may be removed at
any time by the Governor. If a member retires from the branch
of service from which he was appointed, he ceases to be a mem-
ber of the Board.
The members of the State Board of Publication on July 1,
1914, were Mr. JamesfW. Kimball (chairman) of Swampscott,
Clerk of the House of Representatives; Mr. Charles F. Gettemy
of Boston, Director of the Bureau of Statistics; and Mr. Ed—
ward S. Sears (secretary) of Winthrop, who is also clerk in the
office of the Commissioner of Public Records.
There are no employees in the service of this Board.
\COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC RECORDS.
1. General Information.
(a) Temporary unpaid commissioner to investigate, provided for
by chapter 65, Resolves of 1884; compensation authorized by chapter
103, Resolves of 1889 ; department permanently established by chapter
333, Acts of 1892.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 2.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $6,375, including
$400 for the purchase of ink for public records.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties. '
The function of this department is to see that all the public
records in the departments, offices and institutions of the Com-
monwealth, and of the counties, cities and towns therein, are
safeguarded against 'loss by ﬁre, theft or deterioration; are in
the hands of the proper custodians; are written with the State
standard ink or with typewriting ribbons that have been tested
and approved by the commissioner; are entered upon paper of
proper quality; and are kept in good condition and repair, and
the books substantially bound. Where ﬁreproof rooms or vaults
are to be constructed for such records, the department passes
upon the plans, to insure their being suitable; and when safes
are purchased for records, the department passes upon their
quality before they are put into use.
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3. Control, Direction and Management.
The control, management and immediate charge of the depart—
ment are vested in the commissioner, who is appointed by the
Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council, for a
term of three years. He may be removed from office by the
Governor. The present commissioner is Mr. Henry E. Woods,
whose salary is $3,000 per annum. The commissioner has full
power to compel compliance with the laws concerning public‘
records. He makes personal visits of inspection and instruction
to the various departments, oﬁices and institutions of the Com-
monwealth and to the counties, cities and towns. The com-
missioner has only one employee in his office. He acts as gen--
eral clerk and stenographer, and receives an annual salary of
$1,400.
PROVINCE LAWS DEPARTMENT.
1. General Information.
(a) Publication of the provincial statutes was ﬁrst authorized
by chapter 43, Resolves of 1865, which provided for the appoint-
ment of three commissioners to direct the work. The work was
interrupted from time to time until the passage of chapter 387,
Acts of 1894, which authorized the Governor and Council to
supervise it and appoint necessary editors and assistants. It was
put on its present basis under chapter 477, Acts of 1899, and has
been carried on continuously since 1900.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 4.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $7,500.
2. F unetions, Powers and Duties.
The function of the Province Laws Department is to prepare
for publication a complete copy of the acts and laws of the
Colony, Province and State of Massachusetts Bay to the adoption
of the State Constitution.
3. Management.
The control and management of the department are vested in‘
an editor appointed by the Governor and Council. The present
editor is Dr. Melville M. Bigelow, whose salary is $2,000 per
annum. '
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This official determines what manuscript shall be used, pre-
pares and examines manuscript copy for printing, and also
examines the proof sheets. He directs and supervises the work
of the clerks.
The rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, were as follows: ——
Editor, . . . . . . . . . 1 at $2,000.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . . . . . 2 at 75.00 mo.
“ . 1 at 66.67 mo.
COMPILER OF TABLE OF CHANGES IN THE
GENERAL LAWS.
Revised Laws, chapter 9, section 1, requires the Secretary of
the Commonwealth, at the close of every session of the General
Court, to collate and have printed in one volume the Constitu-
tion, acts and resolves, etc., including “a table of changes in the
general laws, and an-index. The governor shall annually. appoint
a skilled person to prepare said table and index, whose com-
pensation shall be determined by the governor and council.”
This provision was ﬁrst made by chapter 238, Acts of 1882. The
compensation allowed in 1914 was $600. Nelson B. Vanderhoof,
' Esq., of Newton was appointed to do this work for the session of
1914.
COMMISSIONERS FOR THE PROMOTION OF UNI-
FORMITY OF LEGISLATION IN THE UNITED
STATES.
1. General Information.
(a) The ﬁrst Massachusetts commissioners on uniformity of
legislation in the United States were appointed under the pro-
visions of chapter 405, Acts of 1891, for a term of two years.
Various acts were passed extending the life of the commission
until 1908, when it lapsed. A new commission was created by
chapter 416, Acts of 1909, for a term of ﬁve years, and by chap-
ter 381 of the Acts of 1914 it was re-esta'blished for a further
term of ﬁve years.
(b) The Board maintains no regular Ofﬁce.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials, July 1, 1914, was 3.
(d) By the act of 1914 re-establishing the Board, $3,000 was
appropriated for its expenses for ﬁve years.
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2. F anct'ions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the commissioners to promote uniformity of
legislation in the United States are: the examination of the sub-
jects of marriage and divorce, insolvency, the descent and dis-
tribution of property, the execution and probate of Wills, and
other subjects upon which uniformity of legislation in the various
States and territories of the Union is desirable, but which are
outside the jurisdiction of the congress of the United States; to
confer upon these matters with the commissioners appointed by
other States and territories for the same purpose; to consider and
draft uniform laws to be submitted for approval and adoption by
the several States; and, generally, to devise and recommend
such other or further course of action as may tend to accomplish
these purposes.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
The Board consists of three members, appointed by the Gov-
ernor and Council for terms not exceeding ﬁve years each from
date of organization. The names and addresses of the members
appointed for ﬁve years from 1914 are as follows: —
Hollis R. Bailey, Es'q., Cambridge.‘
Prof. Samuel Williston, Belmont.
Joseph F. O’Connell, Boston.
They are responsible to, and may be removed from ofﬁce by,
the Governor and Council. The commissioners receive no com—
pensation and have no employees. They are allowed necessary
expenses, including traveling expenses, incurred principally in
attending the annual conference of commissioners on uniform
legislation, held usually in August, and also in attending com-
mittee meetings ; also the expense of printing their annual report,
and the sum of $100 yearly, contributed toward the expenses of the
conference of commissioners on uniform laws.
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS’ DEPARTMENT.
1. General Information.
(a) The ofﬁce- of Sergeant-at-Arms was established by chapter
154, Acts of 1835. Before that date similar functions had been
performed by oﬂicials entitled “messengers” or “doorkeepers,”
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the ﬁrst of whom was appointed by the colonial House of
Deputies in 1644.
(b) Ofﬁce located in Room 148, State House.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was
157.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $228,503.68.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The, Sergeant-at-Arms’ department has general charge and
oversight of the State House and its appurtenances and of any
other buildings in Boston owned by or leased to the Common-
wealth for the use of public officers.
All repairs, improvements, furniture, ﬁxtures or other like
supplies required in the State House, or in any building or part
thereof owned by or leased to the Commonwealth for the use of
public officers, are furnished by the Sergeant-at-Arms upon
requisition. Requisitions for new furniture or ﬁxtures must be
approved by the State House Commission.
The Sergeant-at-Arms serves such processes and executes such
orders as may be enjoined upon him by the General Court or
by either branch thereof, attends the members or clerks of either
branch when they are charged with a message from one branch
to the other or to the Governor and Council, and preserves order
during the sessions of the two houses and at committee meetings.
3. Management.
Management and immediate charge of the department are
vested in the Sergeant-at-Arms, who is elected annually by the
Legislature. The present Sergeant-at-Arms is Mr. Thomas F.
Pedrick, whose salary is $3,500 per annum.
The Sergeant-at-Arms is responsible to the General Court, and
may be removed by it if in session. During its recess he may
be suspended by the Governor and Council. He has power to
appoint and remove all employees in his department. The ap-
' pointment of the doorkeepers, assistant doorkeepers, postmaster,
messengers and pages are approved by the presiding officers of
the Senate and House. The appointment of the ﬁrst. clerk
(who also acts as clerk of the State House Commission) is subject
to the approval of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the
Treasurer and Receiver-General.
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4. Organization, Classesof Oﬂlcials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of the Sergeant-at-Arms’ depart-
ment are organized into fourteen main groups or divisions, each
of which is directly responsible to the Sergeant-at-Arms. The
number of officials and employees in each of these groups on
Aug. 1, 1913, is shown in the following outline: ——
Sergeant-at-Arms, . . . .
I. First clerk and office employees,
If. Cashier and stenographer, .
III. Clerk, legislative document division, .
IV. Senate doorkeeper, assistant and messengers, .
V. House doorkeeper, assistant and messengers, .
VI. Postmaster, . . . . . . . .
VII. Messenger, in charge care of grounds, etc., laborers and porters, 10
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VIII. Watchmen and assistant watchmen, . . . . . 12
IX. Guide (ranks as assistant watchman), .. . . . ' . 1
X. Chief engineer, assistants, ﬁremen, elevator men, etc. , . . 32
XI. Carpenter, . . . . . . . . . . 1
XII. Matron, forewoman and scrubwomen, . . . . . 47
XIII. Porter, 1 . . . . . . . . . . 1
XIV. Telephone operator, executive department, . . . . 1
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 140
The classes of officials and employees in each main group or '
division, and the rates of their compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: -—
Sergeant-at-Arms, . . . . . . . 1 at $3,500.00 yr.
I. First clerk (also clerk of State House Commis-
sion), . . . . . . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
Requisition and purchasing clerk, . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Messenger, 2 . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Office boy, . . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
‘II. Cashier and stenographer . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
III. Clerk, legislative, document division, 2 . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
IV. Senate doorkeeper, 2 . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
.Assistant doorkeeper, 2 . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Messengers, 2 . . . . . . 8 at 1,000.00 yr.
V. House doorkeeper, 2 . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Assistant doorkeeper, 2 . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Messengers,2 . . . . . . 15 at 1,000.00 yr.

1 In House lobby during session, at other times on general work.
2 Salaries of all these employees increased by legislative act in 1914.
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VI. Postmaster, 1 . . at $1,200.00 yr.
VII. Messenger, in charge care of grounds, etc., 1 . 1 at 1,200.00 yr. '
Laborers on grounds, . . . . . 2 at 900.00 yr.
Porters, 1 . . . . . . . 7 at 780.00 yr.
VIII. Watchmen, 2 . . . . . . 3 at 1,200.00 yr.
Assistant watchmen, 1 . . . . 9 at 1,100.00 yr.
IX. Guide (ranks as assistant watchman), . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
X. Chief engineer, . . . . . . 1 at 2,600.00 yr.
A. Assistant engineers, .' . . . 4 at 1,300.00 yr.
Oilers, . . . . . . 3 at 1,000.00 yr.
Firemen, . . i . . . 6 at 900.00 yr.
Cleaner, . . . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
Laborers, . . . . . 2 at 700.00 yr.
Laborer (temporary), . . . 1 at .25. hr.
B. Electrician, . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Assistant electrician, . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
C. Steam ﬁtter, . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Helper, . . . . ' . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
D. Superintendent of elevators, . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
> Elevator men, 1 . . . . 9 at 1,000.00 yr.
XI. Carpenter, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
XII. Matron, . . . . . . . 1 at 850.00 yr.
Forewoman, . - . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Scrubwomen (temporary), . . . 45 at .25 hr.
XIII. Porter, 3 . . . . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
XIV. Telephone operator (executive department), . 1 at 12.00 wk.
THE STATE HOUSE COMMISSION.
The State House Commission was established under the pro-
visions of chapter 65, Acts of 1857. The powers and duties
originally conferred upon it were varied to some extent by
chapter 128, Acts of 1887, and chapter 284, Acts of 1895. Section
17 of chapter 10, Revised Laws, under which it is now carrying
on its work, provides that it shall have charge of appropriations
for new furniture and ﬁxtures in the State House and in any
other building or part thereof owned by or leased to the State
for the use of public officers, but it exercises no authority over
appropriations to be used for these purposes by State institutions.
No expense may be incurred for said purposes unless previously
authorized by the commission, and unless the same is within the
amount appropriated by the General Court, except that in case
of damage to the State House, by ﬁre or other casualty, during

1 Salaries of all these employees increased by legislative act in 1914.
2 One watchman is in charge from 7 AM. to 3 P.M., one from 3 RM. to 11 P.M., and one from
11 P.M. to 7 A.M. Each has three assistants under his direction.
8 In House lobby during session, at other times on general work.
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the recess of the General Court, the commissioners may make all
necessary repairs for the protection and preservation of the
building. In 1914 the appropriation for furniture and ﬁxtures,
to be expended by the Sergeant-at-Arms subject to the com-
mission’s approval, was $26,500.
Under section 18 of chapter 10 the commission may also expend
not more than $1,500 annually for the maintenance of the
museum established in the State House for the preservation and
exhibition of the regimental ﬂags and other military relics in
the possession of the Commonwealth, and of other objects con-
nected with the military history of the United States and
especially of the New England States. No appropriation under
this section has yet been required.
The commission consists of the Secretary of the Common-
wealth, the Treasurer and Receiver-General and the Sergeant-
at-Arms. They serve without compensation.
The present members of the commission are: ~—
Thomas F. Pedrick, Chairman, Sergeant-at-Arms.
Frank J. Donahue, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Frederick W. Mansﬁeld, Treasurer and Receiver-General.
ART COMMISSION.
1. General Information.
(a) The commission was established by chapter 422, Acts of
1910.
(b) The commission has no office. The secretary’s private
ofﬁce is 310 Fenway Studios, Boston.
(0) Number of officials on July 1, 1914, was 5.
(d) No appropriation for expenses was made in 1914.
2. F anetions, Powers and Duties.
The duty of the Art Commission is to act in an advisory ca-
pacity relative to the creation, acquisition, construction, erection
or remodeling by the Commonwealth, or upon any land owned
by the Commonwealth, of any work of art, and relative to the
artistic character of any building constructed, erected or re-
modeled by the Commonwealth, or upon land owned by the
Commonwealth. Upon request of the Governor, any plan, pro-
posal or offer, etc., together with designs, descriptions, speciﬁca-
tions, drawings or models relating to any work of art, or relating
to the erection, construction or remodeling of any building, is to
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be submitted to the Art Commission, and the commission is to
determine. the artistic character of such work of art or building,
and ﬁle with the Governor, within sixty days after such sub-
mission, its opinion, either approving or condemning the same,
with such suggestions and recommendations as it deems proper.
3. Oﬁieials.
The commission consists of ﬁve unpaid members, all appointed
at the same time by the Governor for terms of ﬁve years. The
commissioners on July 1, 1914, were: ~—
Waldo Lincoln, Chairman, Worcester.
Henry S. Hunnewell, Wellesley.
William A. Burnham, Boston.
Charles D. Maginnis, Boston.
Walter Gilman Page, Secretary, Boston.
The commissioners elect their officers and adopt their own
rules. The commission has no employees.
STATE HOUSE BUILDING COMMISSION.
Under the provisions of chapter‘150 of the Resolves of 1912
the State House Commission was directed to cause to be pre-
pared plans for the erection of additions to the existing State
House. The commission was further directed to consult with
and obtain the co-operation of the State Art Commission and to
report the plan or plans approved by it to the General Court in
January, 1913. For this purpose, the ‘State House Commission
was allowed the sum of $5,049.36 by the Governor and Council.
In order to carry out the plans recommended by the State
House Commission, the State House Building Commission was
established by chapter 830 of the Acts of 1913. The work of the
commission is to construct additions to the State House as
recommended, for the purpose of providing suitable and adequate
accommodations for the legislative and executive departments of
the State government and for the several boards, commissions
and bureaus of the Commonwealth whose offices are or may be
situated in the city of Boston, and for any other necessary or
convenient uses of the Commonwealth in the transaction of its
business.
The general plan of the additions to be erected by the Building
Commission must be substantially in accordance with the report
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of the State House Commission to the General Court. The com-
mission may invite architects or architectural ﬁrms to submit
competitive, plans and speciﬁcations for constructing the said
addition, but no plan may ﬁnally be selected until it is approved
by the Governor and Council. The commission is authorized
to make on behalf of the Commonwealth all contracts for the
construction of said building, but no commissioner may be in-
terested directly or indirectly in any contract.
The commission consists of three persons (one an experienced
builder) appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent
of the Council, the terms of service lasting until the purposes for
which the commission was established have been accomplished.
The commissioners are: ——
Albert P. Langtry, Springﬁeld.
Joseph B. Russell, Cambridge.
Neil McNeil, Boston. *
The compensation of the commissioners is determined by the
Governor and Council.
The commission is also authorized to employ a superintendent
whose compensation is to be determined by the Governor and
Council.
The expenses of the commission are to be paid out of the fund
created by the issuance of bonds in the sum of $900,000, which
the Treasurer and Receiver-General was authorized to issue in
the name and behalf of the Commonwealth to meet the cost of
constructing the additions projected.
CONTROLLER OF COUNTY ACCOUNTS.
1 . General Information.
(a) The department was established by chapter 438, Acts of
1887. '
(b) Office located at 8 Beacon Street, Boston.
(0) Number of officials, July 1, 1914, was 4.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $10,000.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions carried on by this department are: —
(1) The prescription of books of account, classiﬁcation of re-
ceipts and expenditures, and a uniform system of receipts, cer-
tiﬁcates, vouchers and exhibits in the following county offices: —
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County treasuries, supreme judicial court, superior courts, police courts,
district courts, municipal courts, justices of courts having no clerk, trial
justices, recorder of the land courts, assistant recorders of the land court,
registers of probate and insolvency, registers of deeds, training schools, sheriffs,
keepers and masters of jails and houses of correction, probation officers.
(2) An examination of the books and accounts referred to in
paragraph (1), at least once each year, without notice, for the
purpose of ascertaining the cash balance on hand, the correct-
ness of vouchers, receipts and expenditures and of requiring com-
pliance with the law relative to the accounting of county offices.
(3) An examination of the bonds of county officers deposited
with the county treasurers, with a view of making sure of the
sufficiency of the same.
(4) The examination and approval of requisitions made by
clerks of inferioi' courts on county treasurers, for money with
which to pay witness fees.
(5) The monthly approval of the expense accounts of the
county commissioners.
(6) The tabulation and report to the General Court of the
annual estimates of county receipts and expenditures, these es-
timates being submitted by the county commissioners to the
controller who prepares them for submission to the General
Court. '
(7) The preparation and furnishing of forms to the offices for
their reports, etc.
(8) Obtaining and ﬁling copies of the records of the county
commissioners with the General Court.
(9) Auditing and adjusting certain fees and expenses in con-
nection with certain money paid by clerks of courts to the
Commonwealth. No action under this law has been taken in
recent years.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control and direction, as well as management and immediate
charge of this department, are vested in the Controller of County
Accounts, who is appointed by the Governor, with the advice
and consent of the Council, for a term of three years. The
present Controller of County Accounts is Mr. Frank L. Dean,
whose salary is $2,500 per annum. This official is responsible
to and may be removed from Ofﬁce by the Governor and Council.
Each deputy controller renders a report of each examination,
as soon as ﬁnished, for the purpose of having on record the
result of the examination and of requiring the officer to make
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such changes as may be necessary. The deputy controllers
are responsible to the controller and hold office subject to removal
by him, with the consent of the Governor and Council. The
salaries of the officials and employees on Aug. 1, 1913, were as
follows: —
Controller of County Accounts, . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.
Deputy controller, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Deputy controllers, 1 . . . . . . 2 at 1,500.00 yr.
PANAMA—PACIFIC MANAGERS.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board was established by chapter 144, Resolves of
1912.
(b) Ofﬁce located at 73 Tremont Street, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 9.
(d) Appropriation for 1914 was $131,000, which was allotted
to that year from the total amount of $250,000 authorized to
be expended for the Panama-Paciﬁc Exposition for the years
1913 to 1915, inclusive.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Board of Panama-Paciﬁc Managers was created for
the purpose of exhibiting the resources, products and general
development of the Commonwealth at the Panama-Paciﬁc In-
ternational Exposition at San Francisco in 1915. The Board
is to have charge of the interests of the Commonwealth and its
citizens in the preparation and presentation of exhibits at the
exposition; is to obtain and disseminate throughout the Com-
monwealth all necessary information; and, in general, is to have
and exercise full authority in relation to the participation of the
Commonwealth and its citizens in the exposition. Three mem-
bers of the Board visited San Francisco in January, 1913, for
the purpose of conferring with the officers of the exposition, and
reported concerning this visit in a special report transmitted to
the Legislature by the Governor on March 24, 1913.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction are exercised by a board of commission-
ers, consisting of ﬁve unpaid members, who are appointed by
the Governor, with advice and consent of the Council, for an

1 By chapter 546, Acts of 1914, the controller was authorized to appoint a fourth deputy at a
salary of $1,200 annually.
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indeﬁnite term. They are responsible to, and may be removed
from office by, the Governor and Council. The names and ad-
dresses of the members on July 1, 1914, were as follows: ——
Peter H. Corr, Chairman, Taunton.
Mrs. Charles S. Hamlin, Boston.
Mrs. John Hays Hammond, Gloucester.
George F. Mead, Lexington.
Alexander Sedgwick, Stockbridge.
Soon after its organization the Board appointed the following com-
mittees and others are established as work progresses:-—-
Fine Arts. —— Mrs. Charles S. Hamlin, Mrs. John Hays Hammond.
Agriculture and Horticulture. —— George F. Mead, Alexander Sedgwick.
Health, Charity, Insanity and Prisons. —— Alexander Sedgwick, George F.
Mead, Mrs. Charles S. Hamlin.
Business. -— Peter H. Corr, George F. Mead.
Blind. —— Mrs. John Hays Hammond, Mr. George F. Mead
Historical. —- Alexander Sedgwick, Mrs. John Hays Hammond.
Interior Decoration and furnishing of State Building. —- Mrs. John Hays
Hammond, Mrs. Charles S. Hamlin, Mr. Alexander Sedgwick.
Education. —— Mrs. Charles S. Hamlin, George F. Mead.
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department are
vested in a secretary, who is elected by the Board of liIanagers
to hold oﬁ‘ice until the Board is dissolved. The present secretary
is Mr. Charles C. Power, whose salary is $5,000 per annum.
The secretary is responsible to the members of the Board, and
may be removed from office by them for cause. The secretary
has general charge of the routine. office work and the execution
of the plans approved by the Board. He has authority to ap-
point and discharge employees in the office or clerical division,
with the approval of a majority of the Board and subject to
civil service regulations. Employees in other divisions, which
will be necessary when the work of the Board is transferred from
Boston to San Francisco, will be selected by the committees in
charge of the different lines of work, subject to the approval of
a majority of the Board.
On July 1, 1914, the Board had three employees‘ in addition to
the secretary.
MILITIA.
In describing the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia and the
several State departments concerned with the military organiza-
tion, information will be given, ﬁrst, relative to the military
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organization, and, second, relative to such departments as have
civilian employees engaged in work having to do with State mili-
tary affairs.
A. MILITARY ORGANIZATION.
The law (chapter 604, Acts of 1908) provides that “The
militia shall consist of two classes, namely, the organized militia,
to be known as the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, composed
and organized as hereinafter provided; and the remainder, to be
known as the reserve militia. The reserve militia shall be sub-
ject to no active duty except in case of war, invasion, the pre-
vention of invasion, the suppression of riots and to aid civil
officers in the execution of the laws.”
As provided by statute, the “active or organized militia shall
be composed of volunteers and shall be designated the Massa-
chusetts Volunteer Militia. It shall be ordered into service to
resist invasion, to quell insurrection, to aid civil officers in the
suppression of riots, in the execution of the laws or in time of
public danger, before the reserve militia is called out.”
The Constitution (chapter 2, section 1 of Art. VII.) provides
that “the governor of this commonwealth, for the time being,
shall be the commander-in-chief of the army and navy, and of all
military forces of the state, by sea and land; and shall have full
power, by himself, or by any commander, or other officer or
officers, from time to time, to train, instruct, exercise, and govern
the militia and navy.”
The statutes (chapter 604, Acts of 1908) provide that: —
In time of peace the active volunteer militia shall consist of not more than
sixty companies of infantry, four troops of cavalry, three batteries of ﬁeld
artillery, a coast artillery corps containing not more than twelve companies,
two corps of cadets, the naval militia, the following staff corps: (1) a signal
corps; (2) a corps of engineers; and the following departments: (1) adjutant
general’s department, (2) inspector general’s department, (3) judge advocate
general’s department, (4) quartermaster’s department, (5) subsistence de-
partment, (6) medical department, (7) pay department, (8) ordnance depart-
ment; and such other organizations and staff corps and departments as the
commander-in-chief may direct under section twenty-six of this act.
The commander-in-chief shall arrange the infantry, artillery and cavalry
into regiments, battalions, and squadrons and, when necessary, into unattached
companies, and into not more than two brigades. There shall not be more
than ﬁve regiments of infantry.
For the purposes of administration and convenience, the Massachusetts vol-
unteer militia shall be divided into the staff of the commander-in-chief, the
national guard, the naval militia, and the retired list. The naval militia
shall comprise the naval bureau and the naval brigade, or such other naval
organization or organizations as may be allowed by law. The national guard
shall comprise all other organizations of the Massachusetts volunteer militia.
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The law authorizes a personal staff for the commander-in-
chief consisting of the Adjutant General, two aides-de-camp, each
with rank not higher than captain, and eight aides-de-camp, to
be detailed from the commissioned officers of the volunteer
militia.
The number of officers and men in each of the principal or-
ganization units of the militia are as follows: -—
Active List.


ORGANIZATION. Oﬂicers. Enliesg’d Total.
1. Staﬁ of the commander-in-chief, 4 -- 4
2. The Adiutant-General’s department, 3 — 3
3. Inspector-general’s department, , 9 - 9'
4. Judge-advocate general’s department, 3 - 3
5. Quartermaster’s department, 7 9 16
6. Subsistence department, 3 3 6
7. Pay department, 9 — 9
8. Medical department, 41 152 193
9. Ordnance department, 9 1 10
10. Corps of the Engineers, 2 — 2
11. Signal Corps, 3 82 85
Total, staﬁ and departments, _ 93 247 340
12. Coast Artillery Corps, 48 743 791
13. Headquarters, First Brigade, 2 — 2
14. Headquarters, Second Brigade, . 2 - 2
15. Second Regiment Infantry, 48 694 742
16. Fifth Regiment Infantry, 49 690 739
17. Sixth Regiment Infantry, . 50 704 754
18. Eighth Regiment Infantry, . 49 686 735
19. Ninth Regiment Infantry, _ 45 666 711
20. First Squadron Cavalry, 16 239 255
21. First Battalion Field Artillery, 19 343 362
22. First Corps Cadets, 15 187 202
23. Second Corps Cadets, . 16 189 205
24. Naval Brigade, 43 640 683
Total active list, 495 6,028 6,523

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Retired List.


' Enlisted
ORGANIZATION. Oﬂicers. M en. Total.
1. Military, . . . . . . . . 257 — 257
2. Naval, . . . . . . . . . 22 - 22
Total retired list, . . . . . . 279 - ‘ 279
Grand total, . . . . . . . 774 6,028 6,802
The. rank and names of all officers are given in the “Roster
and Directory of Officers and Organizations of the Massachu-
setts Volunteer Militia.” Detailed information is also given in
the annual report of The Adjutant-General.
Military boards, composed of officers of the militia, and other
special organizations, are as follows: —
Board of Military Examiners.
Board of Medical Examiners.
Board of Qualiﬁcations of Officers and Enlisted Men.
Board on Claims for Physical Injuries.
Board on Horse Claims.
Board on Military Athletic Competitions.
State Board of Survey.
Surveying Officer for United States Property.
Special Surveying Officer.
Training School.
\
Several departments concerned with militia affairs have civilian
employees, namely, The Adjutant-General’s department, the
quartermaster’s department, the medical department, the Armory
Commission and the Bureau of War Records. Descriptive state-
ments of the functions, organization and administration of each
of these departments follow.
B. THE ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT.
1. General Information.
(a) The department was established by the State Constitution,
adopted in 1780.
(12) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 17.
(d) Appropriation for-1914 was $390,692, including office ex-
penses and allowances for the militia, excepting such as are
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expended under the direction of the quartermaster-general and
the surgeon-general. In addition to this amount, $30,000 was
appropriated for militia expenses in connection with the Salem
ﬁre.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The classes of work of The Adjutant-Generaland of his de-
partment may be summarized as follows: —
1. The distribution of all orders from the commander-in-
chief, including orders to the heads of the several militia depart-
ments, as quartermaster-general, surgeon-general, etc.
2. Obeying all orders from the commander-in-chief relative to
carrying into execution and perfecting the system of military
discipline established by the laws of the Commonwealth and
of the United States.
3. Furnishing blank forms for the different returns and rolls
as required.
4. Receiving from the several officers of the volunteer militia
returns of the militia under their command, which they are
required to make, reporting the actual condition of their uni-
forms, arms, accoutrements and ammunition, their delinquen-
cies and every other thing relating to the advancement of good
order and discipline.
5. Making abstracts from returns mentioned in paragraph 4,
and laying the same annually before the commander-in-chief.
6. Making a return annually, in duplicate, of the militia of
the Commonwealth, on and as of the ﬁrst Monday in January,
with the conditions of their uniforms, arms, accoutrements and
ammunition, according to such directions as may be received
from the secretary of war of the United States, one copy to go
to the commander-in-chief and the other to the secretary of war.
7. The prosecution of soldiers’ claims. .
8. Making returns from time to time to the secretary of war
of the strength of the organized militia, and such reports as the
secretary of war may require.
9. Custody of old military records and furnishing data there-
from.
The Adjutant-General is also Commissioner of War Records,
and as such is in control of the Bureau of War Records, the
work of which is described separately from that of the office of
The Adjutant-General.
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.3. Control and Direction.
Under the constitution, the Governor is the commander-in-
chief of the military forces of the State, and accordingly has
control and direction over The Adjutant-General’s department
and all other departments and organizations of the militia.
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department
are vested in The Adjutant-General, who is also chief of staff,
and who is appointed by the Governor and commander-in-chief
for a term of one year. The present Adjutant-General is Charles
H. Cole, whose salary is $3,600 per annum. This official is respon-
sible to the Governor and commander-in-chief and may be re-
moved from ofﬁce by him at any time.
Appointments to military positions throughout the militia are
governed by military law and regulations. The civilian employees
of the department are appointed by The Adjutant-General, sub-
ject to civil service regulations, and may be discharged in the
same manner.
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0. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation. '
The number of officers and men in the militia, who in certain
respects are under the authority of The Adjutant-General as
chief of staff, has been stated in a preceding section of this re-
port under the title “military organization.”
The ofﬁce force of The Adjutant-General’s department is or-
ganized into two groups or divisions, each of which is directly
responsible to The Adjutant-General, as is shown in the follow-
ing summary: —
The Adjutant-General, . . . . . . . . . 1
Adjutant-General, . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. Office, . . . . . . . . . . 11
II. Archives department, . . . . . . . . 4
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 17
The classes of officials and employees, together with the rates
of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following
statement: —-
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The Adjutant-General, . . . . . . 1 at $3,600.00 yr.
Adjutant-General, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
I. Ofﬁce: —-
Chief clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
Second clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . . . 2 at 1,800.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 1,600.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
Stenographer, . - . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Clerk and messenger, . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Ofﬁce boy, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
II. Archives department: ——-
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . . . 1 at 7 20.00 yr.
“ . . 2 at 600.00 yr.
C. QUARTERMAsTER’s DEPARTMENT.
1. General Information.
. (a) The position of quartermaster-general was established by
chapter 107, Acts of 1809-1810, but was usually held by The
Adjutant-General until a separate department was established in
1907. The organization of the department was deﬁned by chap-
ter 604, Acts of 1908.
(b) Ofﬁce located in State House, Boston; arsenal at Fram-
ingham, and armories in various cities and towns.
(c) Number of ofﬁcials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 73.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $216,190, includ-
ing oﬁice, arsenal, armories and quartermasters’ supplies for the
militia.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The work carried on by this department is arming, equipping
and transporting the troops of Massachusetts and maintaining
the State armories. The duties of the quartermaster-general are
the care and control of the military property of the Common-
wealth (except such as is by law expressly intrusted to the keep-
ing of other officers). He procures and delivers all arms, cloth-
ing and equipment (except surgical instruments and medical
supplies) to the militia; arranges and provides for the transpor-
tation of the militia and military supplies; provides suitable
places for the safe-keeping of militia property; and has charge
of the adjustment of all accounts relatingv to loans of military
property to cities, towns, institutions and schools.
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3. Control and Direction.
The Governor, as commander-in-chief of the militia, has full
control over this department. All orders from him to the quar-
termaster-general are, however, issued through The Adj utant-
General, who is also chief of staff.
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of this department,
including office force, superintendent of arsenal and assistants,
and armorers and assistants, are vested in the quartermaster-
general, who is appointed by the Governor for a term of ﬁve
years. The present quartermaster-general is Brig-Gen. William
B. Emery, whose salary is $2,000 per annum. The quartermas-
ter-general is responsible to the Governor as commander-in-
chief and may be removed from office by court-martial. The
quartermaster-general has power to appoint and discharge the
civilian employees of his department, subject to civil service
regulations, except in the case of the armorers, who are not
subject to civil service requirements but are appointed directly
by the quartermaster-general.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The civilian employees of this department are organized into
three main groups or divisions, the official in charge of each
group being directly responsible to the quartermaster-general.
The number of officials and employees in each group on Aug. 1,
1913, is shown in the following summary: -—
Quartermaster-general, . . . . . . . . 1
Deputy quartermaster-general, . . . . . . . 1
I. Chief clerk and ofﬁce force, . . . . . . . 4
II. Superintendent of armories and armorers, . . . . 52
III. Superintendent of Massachusetts arsenal and assistants, . . 10
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . . 68
The classes of officials and employees and the rates of com-
pensation received on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following
statement: —-
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Quartermaster-general, .
Deputy quartermaster-general, .
I. Chief clerk,
Clerk,
Stenographer,
‘‘
II. Superintendent of armories,
1. Boston: —-
(a) Armorer, 75 East Newton Street,
Assistant, . . . .
(b) Armorer, Irvington Street,
Assistant, . .
(l
(c) Armorer, Charlestown,
Assistant,
2. Worcester: ——
Armorer,
Assistants,
3. Fall River: —
Armorer,
Assistant,
4. Lowell: -—
Armorer,
Assistant,
5. Cambridge: —-
Armorer,
Assistant,
6. New Bedford: —
Armorer,
Assistant,
7. Lynn: —
Armorer,
Assistant,
8. Springﬁeld: —-
Armorer,
Assistant,
9. Lawrence: -—
Armorer,
Assistant,
10. Somerville:—
Armorer,
Assistant,
11. Holyoke: —
Armorer,
12. Brockton:-—
Armorer,
13. Malden: -—
Armorer,
14. Haverhill: -—
Armorer,
1 at $2,000.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
624.00 yr.
1,800.00 yr.
1at
1 at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1 at
1at
1 at
2at
1 at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1 at
1at
1 at
1at
1at
1 at
1at
1at
1 at
1at
1at
1,400.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
1,400.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
1,025.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
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15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
.31.
32.
33.
Salem: —
Armorer,
Assistant,
Newton: -—
Armorer,
Fitchburg: —
Armorer,
Assistant,
Everett: —
Armorer,
Chelsea: —
Armorer, ,
Pittsﬁeld: ——
Armorer,
Waltham: -
Armorer,
Gloucester: —-
Armorer,
Northampton: -—
Armorer,
Marlborough: ——
Armorer,
Attleborough: -—
Armorer,
Milford: —
Armorer,
Framingham: ——
Armorer,
Plymouth: —-
Armorer,
Wakeﬁeld: —-
Armorer,
Greenﬁeld: ——
Armorer,
N atick : —
Armorer,
Hudson: —-
Armorer,
Hingham: —_-
Armorer,
III. Superintendent, Massachusetts arsenal,
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2.50 day
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D. THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.
1. General Information.
(a) The department was established under chapter 219, Acts of
1861.
(6) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 3.
(d) Appropriation for 1914 for office expenses, medical sup-
plies and examination of recruits was $8,000.
2. Functions, Powers‘ and Duties.
The functions of the medical department are (1) safeguarding
health of militia; (2) physical examination of officers and men
(between 3,800 and 3,900 per year), and professional and physical
examination of medical officers; (3) care, issue and annual ac-
counting for all United States medical equipment issued by the
United States army to Governor of Massachusetts; (4) adopting
United States army methods for enlisting, examination, train-
ing, etc., of sanitary troops, with necessary paper work; (5) physi-
cal examination of candidates for State aid and soldiers’ homes;
(6) administration of antityphoid prophylactic to officers and
men of the militia.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the medical department are vested
in the Governor, as commander-in-chief, but are exercised
through The Adjutant-General, he being chief of staff and
the representative of the commander-in-chief.
4. Management.
Management and immediate charge of the department are
vested in the surgeon-general, who is appointed by the com-
mander-in-chief (Governor) for a term of ﬁve years. He is
responsible to the commander-in-chief and may be removed from
office by court-martial. The present surgeon-general is Col.
Frank P. Williams, whose salary is $1,200 per annum. This
official has command of the medical and hospital corps; he rec-
ommeiids to the commander-in-chief, through The Adjutant-
General, changes in grade and station of medical officers, such
as assignment to new or additional work, and makes recom-
mendations for instruction of medical and hospital corps. The
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surgeon-general is president of the board on claims for physical
injuries.
There are two civilian employees in the department, a chief
clerk, at an annual salary of $1,800, and a clerk and stenographer
at $800 a year. The chief clerk attends to the detail work of the
office. The number of officers and enlisted men in the medical
department is given under the title “military organization.”
E. ARMORY COMMISSION.
1. General Information.
(a) Established by chapter 384, Acts of 1888. Organization
changed by section 6, chapter 526, Acts of 1907.
(b) The commission has no regular office. Acting secretary’s
business office located in Cambridge.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 6.
(d) The commission’s expenses are met from the loans made
for the construction of armories.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Armory Commission was established to construct armories
(not exceeding three annually) in order to provide adequate
quarters for the whole volunteer militia. The location of the
armories is designated by The Adjutant-General and approved
by the commander-in-chief (Governor). No land can be ac-
quired nor any buildings erected until the site, plans and the
total amount to be appropriated for the armory have been ap-
proved by the Governor and Council. Upon completion and
acceptance of an armory, the care and maintenance thereof
devolves upon the quartermaster-general.
The commission may also acquire land suitable for parade and
drill grounds or for ranges for target practice until the volunteer
militia is adequately provided with such grounds. Upon land so
acquired they may, with the approval of the Governor and
Council, erect buildings needed for the use of the militia.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the work are vested in the commis-
sioners, who, on July 1, 1914, were as follows: ——
Brig-Gen. Charles H. Cole, The Adjutant-General.
Brig-Gen. William B. Emery, quartermaster-general.
Col. Edward L. Logan.
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The Adjutant-General and quartermaster-general are ex-oﬂicio
members of the Armory Commission, and the Governor, with
advice and consent of the Council, selects a regimental com-
mander as the third member. In addition to the three com-
missioners, the senior officer of the troops to be quartered in
any armory under construction shall be a consulting member of
the commission during the construction of such armory, but
shall have no vote as a member of the commission.
4. Management.
The acting secretary attends to the work of the commission,
including the preparation of recommendations to the Governor
‘and Council for appropriations, the taking of land and the con-
struction of buildings, as authorized. The commission employs
ﬁve persons, all of whom, with the exception of the acting sec-
retary, are employed only during the actual construction of the
armories. An inspector is appointed for each armory under
construction. He must be a practical builder; and it is his
duty to oversee the work and note that the conditions of the
contract ‘are complied with.
5. Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of Compensation
The officials and employees of the Armory Commission and
their rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, were as follows: ~—
Commissioners, . . . . . . . . . . 3 1
Acting secretary (part time only), . . . . . . . 1 2
Stenographer, bookkeeper, general clerk, . . . . . 1 3
Inspectors, . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
H . 2 5
The Adjutant-General serves without compensation, the quar-
termaster-general and the regimental commander receive such
pay for duty performed as the commander-in-chief may order.
The senior officer of the troops to be quartered in any armory,
as a consulting member of the Armory Commission during the
period of construction, serves without compensation, but is re-
imbursed for expenses actually incurred in the performance of his
duty. '

1 See Statement below.
2 One per cent. cost of armory.
* $50 a month during construction of armories.
4 $100 a month during construction of armories.
5 $75 a month during construction of armories.
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Payments for compensation during 1913 were as follows: 1 —
Brig-Gen. Edward L. Logan, . . . . . . . $291 60
Brig-Gen. E. Leroy Sweetser, . . . . . . . 184 68
George Howland Cox, Acting Secretary, . . . . . 2,505 00
Margaret H. Aubin, Clerk, . . . . . . . 600 00
Charles A. Dawson, Inspector, . . . . . . . 825 00
Newton C. Bond, Inspector, . . . . . . . 375 00
Edward W. Wheeler, Inspector, . . . . . . . 1,300 002
F. BUREAU oF WAR RECoRns.
1. General Information.
(a) The bureau was established under the provisions of chap-
ter 475, Acts of 1899.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston. -
(c) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 9.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $12,000.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Bureau of War'Records was established for the purpose
of obtaining, compiling and publishing a complete roster of the
Massachusetts men who served in the military and naval service
of the United States in the war of the rebellion.
3. Control and Direction.
The control and general direction of this department ,are
vested in The Adjutant-General, who is ex oﬁicio the Commis-
sioner, of War Records. The law creating the commission orig-
inally provided that the Auditor of the Commonwealth, the
Secretary of State and The Adjutant-General should constitute
the commission. By chapter 211, Acts of 1912, the law was
amended, the powers and duties of the commissioners being
vested solely in The Adjutant-General. The present commis-
sioner is Adj.‘ Gen. Charles H. Cole.
1 On Jan. 1, 1914, the compensation of the Quartermaster-general for work on the armory com-
mission was established at 1 per cent of the cost of armories. not to exceed $1,500 per annum, and
the salary of the third member was ﬁxed at 1 per cent of the cost of armories, not exceeding
$2,000 per annum. The secretary receives as compensation 1 per cent of the cost of each armory,
not exceeding $3,500 per annum. The clerk receives compensation from the secretary, to the
amount of $800 per annum.
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4. Management.
Management and immediate charge of this department are
vested in the compiler of war records, who is appointed by the
commissioner and may be removed by him. The present com-
piler is Mr. Edward T. Bouvé, whose salary is $2,200 per annum.
The office force submit monthly reports of the work accomplished
to the compiler, who in turn submits them to the commissioner.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of this department and their rates
of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following
outline: —
Commissioner (Adjutant—General, commissioner ex oﬂicio) : 1 -
Compiler of war records, . . . . . . 1 at $2,200.00 yr.
Naval and general clerk, . . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
First clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
General clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Stenographer, typist and assistant naval clerk, . 1 at 65.00 mo.
General clerks and examiners, . . . . 1 at \ 60.00 mo.
“ “ “ “ . . . . . 3 at 1 50.00 mo.
Total number of officials and employees, . . 9
COMMISSIONER OF STATE AID AND PENSIONS.
1. General Information.
(a) The State Aid Department was created by chapter 192,
Acts of 1877; the Pension Department by chapter 396, Acts of
1888; and by chapter 192, Acts of 1902, both these departments
were abolished and the Department of State Aid and Pensions
established. I
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 9.
(d) Appropriation for expenses of department in 1914 was
$15,703.67. The sum of $715,000.00 was also appropriated to
reimburse cities and towns for money paid on account of State
and military aid.

1 No salary.
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2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the State Aid and Pensions Department are
the administration of the law relating to State aid, military aid
and burials, and the preparation of pension, bounty and back
pay claims of citizens of this State against the government of the
United States.
State aid is paid to Massachusetts citizens who served in the
civil or Spanish wars and who are invalid pensioners; also cer-
tain dependent relatives of invalid pensioners, and women who
served as army nurses. A recipient of State aid must be in such
needy circumstances as to require public assistance. The aid is
paid by the city or town in which the recipient has a residence,
and the city or town is reimbursed by the State for the amount
so expended.
The recipient of military aid must have a settlement in the
city or town furnishing the aid or a continuous residence of three
years, and be in such need as to entitle him to relief under the
pauper laws; and he must not be in receipt of any other aid, nor
entitled to admission to any national soldiers’ or sailors’ home;
and his disability must have arisen from causes independent of
his service, except where application for a pension is pending. N 0
person is entitled to receive both State and military aid at the
same time. Cities and towns are reimbursed by the State to the
extent allowed by law.
The State also reimburses cities and towns annually for the
sums expended for the burial of indigent soldiers, sailors or
marines who served in the army or navy during the said wars;
of certain dependent relatives of such men; and of army nurses
who are entitled to State aid, and who die without sufficient
means to defray funeral expenses. The expenses of such a burial
shall not exceed the sum of $50.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control and direction, as well as management and immediate
charge of the department, are vested in the commissioner, who
is appointed by the Governor and Council for a term of three
years. This official is responsible to and may be removed from
office by the Governor (and Council. In the commissioner’s
absence the deputy commissioner assumes charge of the depart-
ment. The present commissioner is Mr. Francis A. Bicknell.
The commissioner, as required by law, reports annually to the
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Auditor the amount due the various cities and towns for State
and military aid and burial. Three agents are employed, whose
duty it is to visit each city and town in the Commonwealth and
examine the State and military aid recipients. They make in-
vestigations for the purpose of ascertaining the physical and
ﬁnancial condition of these persons, in order to safeguard the
State’s interest. Each recipient is visited about once in two
years. All employees in the Department of State Aid and Pen-
sions are appointed and may be discharged by the commissioner,
subject to civil service regulations.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁ‘lcials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation. \
The classes of officials and employees in the State Aid and
Pensions Department, together with their salaries on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following outline: —
Commissioner, . . . . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr. 1
Deputy commissioner, . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr. 1
Agent, examinations, . . . . . . 1 at' 1,400.00 yr.
“ - “ . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Agent, examinations, and clerk, . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Clerk and typist, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Clerks and stenographer . . . . . 3 at 1,000.00 yr.
Total number of officials and employees, . . 9
THE COMMISSION ON GRATUITIES.
1. General Information.
(a) The Commission on Gratuities was established by chapter
702, Acts of 1912.
(b) It has no office, but its records are kept in the office of
the State Auditor, who is chairman.
(c) The number of its oflicialsand employees July 1, 1914,
was 3.
(d) No appropriation was made for the expenses of the com-
mission for 1914.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The commission acts upon applications for gratuities to vet-
erans of the civil war. According to the provisions of the. act
above mentioned, a gratuity of $125 is payable to every person

1 Salary increased to $2,700 by chapter 407, Acts of 1914.
2 Salary increased to $2,300 by chapter 407, Acts of 1914.
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who served in the army or navy of the United States during the
civil war to the credit of the Commonwealth, and was honorably
discharged from the service, or to his legal representative, pro-
vided that such person was living at the time of the passage of
the act, was not a conscript or a substitute, and had not re-
ceived a bounty from the Commonwealth or any city or town
therein. The gratuity is given as a testimonial of meritorious
service.
At the close of the ﬁscal year ending Nov. 30, 1913, 4,380
claims amounting to $547,500 had been paid, and 1,758 claims
had been disallowed. Some of the disallowed claims may later
be allowed if the claimants present satisfactory evidence of
residence in Massachusetts at the time of enlistment.
3. Control and lllanagement.
Control and management of its work are vested in the com-
mission itself, which consists of the Auditor, the Secretary of
the Commonwealth and The Adjutant-General. For their serv-
ices on this commission these officials receive such compensa-
tion as the Governor and Council determine. The present mem-
bers of the commission are: —
Frank H. Pope, Chairman, Auditor.
Frank J. Donahue, Secretary.
Charles H. Cole, The Adjutant-General.
4. Employees and Compensation.
During the ﬁrst year of its existence the commission employed
one clerk, who was compensated at the rate of $1,000 per annum.
This clerk has been transferred to the Auditor’s oﬁice, and re-
ceives no extra compensation for work on claims for gratuities,
which are now few in number. The members of the commis-
sion were allowed at various times by the Governor and Council,
up to Feb. 1, 1914, compensation to the following amounts: —
John E. White, Chairman, 1 > . . . . . . . $2,250 00
Albert P. Langtry, 2 . . . . . . . . 750 00
Frank J. Donahue, . . . . . . . . . 1,000 00
Gardner W. Pearson, 3 . . . . . . . . 1,750 00
Extra compensation to the amount of $500 was also allowed
John Baker, clerk in the archives department of The Adjutant-
General’s ofﬁce, for special work investigating claims.

1 Auditor of the Commonwealth, 1912 and 1913.
2 Secretary of the Commonwealth, 1912.
3 The Adjutant-General, 1912 and 1913.
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DISTRICT POLICE.
1. General Information.
(a) Established by chapter 305, Acts of 1879. Replaced the
State detective force created by chapter 15, Acts of 1875.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 103.
(cl) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $219,150.
During 1913 the income from fees for inspections, and the
issue of licenses and permits and from sales of forfeited liquors
and conﬁscated weapons after deducting certain incidental ex-
penses, was $40,302. '
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Chief of the District Police has charge of the entire force,
personally passes upon all proposed public entertainments to be
given upon the Lord’s Day; grants licenses for theaters and
public halls, special permits for moving-picture exhibitions,
permits to assistant operators of moving-picture machines, and
receives and disposes of forfeited liquors and conﬁscated weapons.
The duties of the detective department consist of (1) the en-
forcement of the criminal laws of the Commonwealth, including
the detection, arrest and prosecution of criminals; (2) the in-
vestigation of all ﬁres occurring in the city of Boston, and all
ﬁres of unknown origin occurring in the various cities and towns
outside Boston; (3) the enforcement of the laws relating to the
use, storage, manufacture and sale of certain explosives, in-
ﬂammable fluids and compounds, and to the transportation of
the same on railway passenger cars, trains and through the
streets and public ways; (4) the enforcement of laws relating
to the keeping, storage, transportation, manufacture, sale and
use of ﬁreworks and ﬁrecrackers; (5) the enforcement of the
ﬁshing laws; and (6) the enforcement of State laws in the waters
of the Commonwealth. '
The duties of the building inspection department consist of the
enforcement of the laws relating to the erection, alteration, re-
pair and inspection of public buildings, schoolhouses, manufactur-
ing and mercantile establishments, lodging houses, boarding
houses, hotels and tenement houses, also of the enforcement of
the laws relating to the cinematograph or similar apparatus,
and the examination and licensing of moving-picture machine
operators. The building inspection department, when organized,
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included the factory inspectors, who enforce the laws relative
to the employment of minors and women in mechanical and mer-
cantile establishments, factories or workshops. The factory in-
spectors have since Aug. 1, 1913, been transferred to the State
Board of Labor and Industries. 4
The duties of the boiler inspection department consist of the
inspection of steam‘ boilers, air tanks and ammonia compressors,
the enforcement of the rules made by the Board of Boiler Rules,
the examination and licensing of engineers and ﬁremen, and the
examination and licensing of the operators of hoisting machinery
when the motive power is mechanical and other than steam.
The members of the entire department are subject to call for
police duty by the Governor in cases of riot or other unusual
circumstances. '
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control over the department, subject to the approval of the
Governor, together with the management and immediate charge,
is vested in a chief, who is appointed by the Governor from
among the officers of theforce to hold office during good be-
havior. He is responsible to and may be removed from office by
the Governor for cause. The present chief is Gen. Jophanus H.
Whitney, whose salary is $3,000 per annum.
There are three main divisions of the organization each in
charge of a deputy chief, who is appointed by the Governor,
from the members of that division, to hold office during good
behavior. These officials are responsible to the chief of the de-
partment, and may be removed from office by the Governor for
cause. The deputy chiefs have charge of the members of their
respective departments, subject to the approval of the chief.
Each receives a salary of $2,400 per annum. The deputies are: —
George C. Neal, detective department.
John H. Plunkett, building inspection department.
George A. Luck, boiler inspection department.
The officers in each division of the service are appointed by
the Governor under civil service regulations, and may be removed
from office by the Governor for cause; the remaining employees
are appointed by the chief in accordance with civil service rules,
no other approval being required, and these employees may be
removed from office by the chief for cause.
To assist in the enforcement of the ﬁshery laws, the District
Police operate a steamer, the “Lexington,” which is in commis-
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sion each year from about the 1st of May till the end of October.
A detective and 11 employees are assigned to this steamer while
it is in commission. The detective, when not engaged on the
steamer, is assigned to regular work in the ‘detective department.
Three of the employees are regularly employed on the steamer, in
the winter being engaged in overhauling, painting, etc., and the
remaining 8 men are employed temporarily.
The motor boat “Palm” is used by the District Police to en-
force the provisions of law relative to exhausts and mufflers on
boats.
At the beginning of each Week all members of the department
forward to the chief reports covering the duties performed by
them during the preceding week.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
In addition to the chief’s office force, the officials and em-
ployees of the District Police are organized into three main
groups or divisions, each of which is in charge of an official directly
responsible to the chief of the department. The names of the
several divisions and the number of officials and employees
therein on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in. the following summary: —
Chief, . . . . . '. . . . . _ . 1
I. Main and branch offices, . . . . . . . . 11
II. Detective department, . . . . . . . . 47
III. Building inspection department, . . . . . . 34
IV. Boiler inspection department, . . . . . . . 27
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 120
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following outline: —
Chief, . . . . . . . . . 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
I. First clerk, in charge of clerks in all offices, . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Second clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Stenographer to chief, . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Clerk (temporary), . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Storehouse keeper, . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Branch offices: ——
Stenographer, Salem oﬁice, . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
Stenographer, Lowell office, . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Stenographer, Worcester oﬁice, . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Stenographer, Fall River office, . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Stenographer, Springﬁeld ofﬁce, . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Stenographer, North Adams office, . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
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11. Deputy chief of detective department,
Clerk, . . . .
' stenographers,
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B. Expert assistant on explosives, etc. (tem-
porary), . .
Detectives, Boston,
Detective, Cambridge,
Detective, Braintree,
Detective, Lynn, .
Detective, Taunton,
Detective, Lawrence,
Detective, Worcester,
Detective, Northampton,
Detective, Pittsﬁeld,
Detective, Hyannis,
Detective, Edgartown,
Chief ﬁre inspector,
Fire inspectors, Boston,
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Fire inspector, Fall River,
Fire inspector, Springﬁeld,
Fire inspector, Northampton,
Detective and captain of steamer “Lex-
ington,” 1
Engineer, 1 . .
Assistant engineer, 1
Steward, 1 . . . . .
Deck hands, steamer “Lexington” 1
(temporary), .
Deck hands, steamer
(temporary) ,
Deck hands, steamer
(temporary) ,
F. Engineer, motor boat,
rary), . . . . . .
Steward, motor boat, “Palm” (tempo-
rary), . . . . . .
Deck hand, motor boat “Palm” (tem-
porary), . . . .
Deputy chief of building inspection department, .
Stenographer, . . . .
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. ‘1 at $2,400.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,550.00 yr.
1,7 50.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,550.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
- 2,000.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
1,550.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,550.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
35.00 mo.
33.00 mo.
12.00 mo.
70.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
2,400.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
700.00 yr.

Building inspectors, Boston, .
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Building inspectors, Salem,
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1,750.00 yr.
1,650.00 yr.
1,550.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,700.00 yr.
1 Receive board and lodging in addition to compensation while boat is in commission.
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Building inspector, Lowell, . . . . 1 at $1,550.00 yr.
Building inspectors, Worcester, . . . 2 at 1,750.00 yr.
Building inspector, Fall River, . . . 1 at 1,750.00 yr.
“ “ “ “ . . . 2 at 1,600.00 yr.
Building inspector, Springﬁeld, . . . 1 at 1,7 50.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . 1 at 1,700.00 yr.
Building inspector, North Adams, . . . 1 at 1,700.00 yr.
Factory inspectors, Boston, 1 a . . . 2 at 1,7 50.00 yr.
Factory inspector, Boston, 1 . . . . 1 at 1,700.00 yr.
Factory inspectors, Boston, 1 . . . 3 at 1,550.00 yr.
Factory inspector, Boston, 1 . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Factory inspector, Lowell, 1 . . . . 1 at 1,750.00 yr.
Factory inspector, Worcester, 1 . . . 1 at 1,7 50.00 yr.
Factory inspector, Worcester, 1 . . . 1 at 1,550.00 yr.
Factory inspector, Fall River, 1 . . . 1 at 1,700.00 yr.
Factory inspector, Springﬁeld, 1 . . . 1 at 1,750.00 yr.
Factory inspector, North Adams, 1 . . 1 at 1,550.00 yr.
IV. Deputy chief of boiler inspection department, . 1 at 2,400.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Boiler inspectors, Boston, . . . . 6 at 1,750.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 2 at 1,700.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 3 at 1,550.00 yr.
Boiler inspectors, Sal'em, . . . . 2 at 1,750.00 yr.
Boiler inspector, Lowell, . . . . 1 at 1,750.00 yr.
Boiler inspector, Worcester, . . . . 1 at 1,7 50.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Boiler inspector, Fall River, . . . . 1 at 1,7 50.00 yr.
“ ' “ - “ “ . . . 1 at 1,550.00 yr.
Boiler inspector, Springﬁeld, . . . . 1 at 1,750.00 yr.
Boiler inspector, North Adams, . . . . 1 at 1,750.00 yr.
Boiler inspector, Pittsﬁeld, . . . . 1 at 1,750.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 1 at 1,550.00 yr.
Boiler inspector, Northampton, . . . 1 at 1,750.00 yr.
BOARD OF BOILER RULES.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board was established by chapter 465, Acts of 1907.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston. ,
(c) Board has ﬁve members and a secretary.
(at) Appropriation for salaries and expenses for 1914 was
$2,350.
1 The thirteen factory inspectors have since been transferred to the State Board of Labor and
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2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Board of Boiler Rules formulates rules for the construc-
tion, installation and inspection of steam boilers, and prescribes
regulations for the safe operation of air tanks, etc. By an act
passed in 1914 it is required to make rules as to the size, design,
location, etc., of safety valves on ammonia compressors. The
Board holds public hearings on the ﬁrst Thursday in May and
November of each year, on petitions for changes in the rules
formulated by this Board. The duties of the Board as to steam
boilers are prescribed by chapter 465, Acts of 1907, as follows: —-
SEo'moN 26 (as amended by chapter 393, Acts of 1909). It shall be the
duty of the board of boiler rules to formulate rules for the construction, in-
stallation and inspection of steam boilers, and for ascertaining the safe working
pressure to be carried on said boilers, to prescribe tests, if they deem it neces-
sary, to ascertain the qualities of materials used in the construction of boilers;
to formulate rules regulating the construction and sizes of safety valves for
boilers of different sizes and pressures, the construction, use and location of
fusible safety plugs, appliances for indicating the pressure of steam and the
level of water in the boiler, and such other appliances as the board may deem
necessary to safety in operating steam boilers; and to make a standard form
of certiﬁcate of inspection.
The boiler inspection department of the district police carries
out the provisions of the rules formulated by this Board.
-3. Control, Direction and IVIanagement.
The Board consists of ﬁve members, as follows: the chief in-
spector of the boiler inspection department of the district police,
who is chairman; one member representing the boiler-using
interests; one member representing the boiler-manufacturing
interests; one member representing the boiler-insurance interests;
and one member who is an operating engineer.
The chairman receives no compensation for services on this
Board. The four appointed members serve for terms of three
years, and receive an annual salary of $250 each. The names
and addresses of the members of the Board on July 1, 1914,
with the dates of expiration of their several terms, were as
follows: ——
George A. Luck (deputy chief, boiler inspection department), Chairman,
Cambridge.
Frederick A. Wallace, M.E. (representing boiler-using interests), Andover,
July, 1916.
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Henry H. Lynch (representing boiler—manufacturing interests), Brookline
August, 1915. 4
Robert J. Dunkle (representing boiler-insurance interests), Brookl‘ine, July,
1915. -
Thomas R. Armstrong (representing operating engineers), Dorchester, July,
1916.
The Board meets at the call of the chairman, generally once
or twice a ‘month, in addition to two semiannual public hear-
ings required by law, and such other hearings as the Board may
initiate.
The work of the Board is under immediate charge of the chair-
man, who has authority to carry out and interpret the rules for-
mulated by the Board. He, as chairman, is responsible to the
Governor and, as deputy chief of the boiler inspection depart-
ment, is responsible to the chief of the district police.
The senior clerk of the boiler inspection department of the
district police also acts as secretary of the Board. He receives
no compensation for services with this Board.
COMMISSION ON BUILDING REGULATIONS.
This is a temporary commission appointed to investigate the
statutes, ordinances and regulations now in force throughout the
Commonwealth and the various cities and towns relative to
the construction, alteration and maintenance of buildings, with the
view of establishing uniformity in general requirements. The
commission is required to report its conclusions and recom-
mendations to the Legislature of 1915. The law providing for
the commission (chapter 809, Acts of 1913) is as follows: —
SECTION 1. A commission of ﬁve persons shall be appointed by the governor,
with the advice and consent of the council, to investigate the various statutes,
ordinances, by-laws and regulations now in force throughout the common-
wealth and the various cities and towns thereof, relative to the construction,
alteration and maintenance of buildings, with the view of establishing uni-
formity in general requirements and of determining what regulations for the
' purposes aforesaid may be adopted either for the state as a whole, or under a
classiﬁcation of cities and towns, so that general regulations may be made
for each class. The commission shall report to the general court on or before
the ﬁrst day of February, nineteen hundred and fourteen, and shall, as a part
of its report, draft an act containing such general regulations for the construc-
tion, alteration and maintenance of buildings as it may recommend. The act
may include, if the commission ﬁnds it desirable, a provision for a permanent
board or commission to supervise the administration of building laws and
regulations throughout the commonwealth, and to advise the local authorities
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when modiﬁcations of building laws and regulations become desirable. The
commission shall serve without compensation for the services of its members
but may expend for such necessary’ expenses as may be approved by the gov-
ernor and council a sum not exceeding twenty-ﬁve hundred dollars. '
Chapter 15 of the Resolves of 1914 extended the life of the
commission to Feb. 1, 1915.
The commission’s office is nominally located in the State
House, Boston.
The names and addresses of the members of the commission
are as follows: — 1
William H. Sayward, Chairman, Boston.
William S. Parker, Boston.
Charles W. Killam, Cambridge.
1 Fred A. Wilson, N ahant.
Fred T. Ley, Springﬁeld.
The commission temporarily employs one clerk, who is paid
at the rate of $1.18 an hour for time actually employed.
FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSIONER FOR THE MET-
ROPOLITAN DISTRICT.
1 . General Information.
The office of Fire Prevention Commissioner for the Metro-
politan district was established by chapter 795, Acts of 1914,
which makes provision for the better prevention of ﬁres in the
metropolitan district. An appropriation of $10,000 is made to
carry out the provisions of the act for the current year, but the
sums expended are to be assessed upon the cities and towns to
which the act applies, one—half in proportion to their last annual
taxable valuation, and one-half in proportion to their population
as determined by the next preceding federal or State census.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
By its terms the act creating the ofﬁce of Fire Prevention
Commissioner is mandatory only on the following cities and
towns: Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge,
Chelsea, Everett, Lynn, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Milton.
Newton, Quincy, Revere, Saugus, Somerville, Waltham, Water-
town, Winchester, Winthrop and Woburn. Cities and towns
not expressly named in the act may accept its provisions, in
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which case the act applies to them in the same manner as to
the cities and towns upon which it is mandatory.
The powers of the commissioner as to ﬁre prevention within
the cities and towns named, and those accepting the act are in
general terms as follows: —
(a) To license persons or premises, or to grant permits for,
and to inspect, regulate or restrain, the keeping, storage, use,
manufacture, sale, handling, transportation or other disposition
of explosives, inﬂammable ﬂuids and other similar substances.
(b) To license the erection of furnaces for melting iron or
making glass, and of stationary steam engines used for planing
or sawing boards, or turning wood, or in which other fuel than
coal is used, and the installation of stationary engines within
500 feet of dwelling houses in certain cities and towns.
(c) To require the removal or destruction of any heap or col-
lection of refuse or débris that may become dangerous as a ﬁre
menace.
(d) To make orders and rules relating to ﬁres, ﬁre protection
and ﬁre hazard binding throughout the district or any part of
it, or upon any person or class of persons within said district,
limited, however, to certain subjects expressly stated in the
act.
(e) To require the heads of ﬁre departments to investigate,
observe and report all matters relating to ﬁre hazard and ﬁre
prevention that he may designate, especially violations of laws,
ordinances, by-laws, etc.
(f) To enter at any reasonable hour any building Or other
premises or any ship or vessel, to make inspections or to carry
out any provision of law, ordinance, rule or order, provided
there is reason to suspect the existence of a ﬁre menace.
(9) To hear appeals from the acts and decisions of heads of
ﬁre departments and other persons done or made under this
act, and to make all necessary and proper orders in connection
with such matters.
(h) To receive reports by ﬁre commissioners, etc., of all ﬁres
occurring within the district, made upon forms prescribed by
him, and by insurance companies of all ﬁre losses on property
insured in such companies.
To keep a record of all ﬁres occurring in the district, in-
cluding statistics as to the extent of such ﬁres, the damage
caused, how much was covered by insurance, etc.
(j) To study ﬁre hazard and ﬁre prevention and related mat-
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ters, to hear suggestions and complaints from persons, cities and
towns in the district, to advise with the officers of the cities and
towns, and to make suggestions to the General Court and the
cities and towns for improvement of the laws, ordinances and
by-laws relating to ﬁre departments, construction of buildings,
building or ﬁre limits, etc.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
The authority granted by the law is vested in the Fire Pre-
vention Commissioner, who is appointed by the Governor, with
the advice and consent of the Council, for a term of three years.
Prior to his appointment he must have resided within the metro-
politan district for at least three years. His salary is $3,500 a
year. He is permitted to delegate certain of his powers to the
head of the ﬁre department or to any other designated officer
in any city or town in the district. Mr. John A. O’Keefe of"
Lynn is the present Fire Prevention Commissioner.
Provision is also made for a deputy commissioner, appointed
by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council,
for a term of three years. He also must have been a resident
of the metropolitan district for at least three years. The deputy
commissioner is empowered to exercise all the powers and per-
form all the duties of the commissioner in case of the latter’s
absence or disability, and at other times is required to perform
such inspection or other duties as the commissioner may direct.
His salary is $2,500 a year. Mr. Michael A. Murphy of Boston has
been appointed deputy commissioner.
The commissioner or deputy commissioner may be removed
by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council,
for such cause as the Governor deems sufficient, the cause to be
stated in the form of removal. Both are required to be sworn
to the faithful performance of their duties.
The commissioner is authorized to appoint a secretary, whose
duty it is to keep a record of all proceedings, issue all notices
and attest such papers and orders as the commissioner directs.
The secretary’s term of office is three years, but he may be
removed by the commissioner for cause, which must be stated.
in the order of removal. His salary is $2,500 a year. The
secretary had not been appointed on Nov. 1, 1914.
The commissioner, deputy commissioner and secretary are
all required to give their full time to the work of their respective
offices.
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Subject to the approval of the Governor and Council the com-
missioner may also employ clerks, stenographers and office em-
ployees and engineering and legal assistance.
THE FIREMEN’S RELIEF FUND COMMISSION.
The Firemen’s Relief Fund of Massachusetts was established
by chapter 450 of the Acts of 1890 for the relief of ﬁremen in—
jured in the performance of their duty, and for the relief of
widows and children of ﬁremen killed in the performance of
their duty. For these purposes the State annually appropriates
the sum of $15,000, and up to July 1, 1913, the total sum ex-
pended by the Commonwealth for this fund was $259,493.38.
The amount annually appropriated is paid to the treasurer of
the Massachusetts State Firemen’s Association, organized in
1883 to promote the interests of the ﬁremen of the State. Any
unexpended balance remaining of the sum at the end of the
year is returned to the Treasurer and Receiver-General.
The statute provides that the fund shall be used for the relief
of the persons speciﬁed “in the manner and to the amount de-
termined” by a board created for the purpose.
This board consists of ﬁve unpaid members, three of whom
are appointed by the Governor for terms of three years each,
and the remaining two are chosen by the Massachusetts State
Firemen’s Association in such manner as it may determine.
The commissioners of the Firemen’s Relief Fund of Massa-
chusetts on July 1, 1914, with the dates of expiration of their
several terms, were: —
George F. Harwood, Chairman, Lynn, July, 1915.
Fred W. Jenness, Lowell, July, 1916.
John Grady, Boston, July, 1917 .
W. B. Randlett, Newton, September, 1914.
E. S. Hosmer, Lowell, September, 1915. i
The ﬁrst three members noted above were appointed by the
Governor, the other two were chosen by the Firemen’s Associa-
tion. The treasurer of the association and custodian of the fund
is Hiram R. Williamson of Worcester, who is bonded in the sum
of $13,500. The secretary of the commissioners is D. Arthur
Burt of Taunton. The commissioners and secretary receive no
compensation for their services, but the sum of 3,500 is allowed
them out of the fund for the incidental expenses of the Board.
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The commissioners report annually to the Legislature for the
year ending with the 30th of the June preceding.
During the year ending June 30, 1913, the commissioners con-
sidered 298 claims, allowing 290 and rejecting 8.
COMMISSIONERS OF WRECKS AND ‘ SHIPWRECKED
GOODS.
The Commissioners of Wrecks and Shipwrecked Goods for the
Commonwealth were ﬁrst appointed under the provisions of chap-
~ ter 98 of the Acts of 1887. Before that-date they had ‘been ap-
pointed for the various counties. They do not constitute a board.
It is the duty of a commissioner upon receiving information
of a shipwreck, or of the ﬁnding of shipwrecked goods or property
of ‘any kind on the shores or waters of the Commonwealth, if
valued at $100 or more (optional with the commissioner if valued
at less than $100), to repair to the place where such property or
goods are, and if the same are not in the custody of an owner
or agent, to assume control over the goods and secure the
same for the owner. A commissioner has authority to sell
property at public auction if of a perishable nature or liable
to be reduced in value, or he may self sufficient property to
pay any duties due upon the same. He must also publish
particulars of the shipwreck and goods in order that knowledge
thereof may be given as soon as possible to the owners or per-
sons interested. In all cases Where ownership is not established
and the property has been retained for a year it is then sold at
public auction after notice of the same has been advertised in
some newspaper published within the county where the property
is. The net proceeds of these sales are paid into the State
treasury by the commissioners.
The commissioners are appointed by the Governor, with the
advice and consent of the Council, for an indeﬁnite term, and
are removable at the pleasure of the Governor and Council. .
The commissioners in 1914 were: ——
A. Brooks Anderson, Scituate.
Wendell L. Hinckley, Yarmouth.
Thomas H. G. Douglass, Gloucester.
William McKay, Newburyport.
E. Parker Welch, Scituate.
James B. Steele, Eastham.
William H. Sawyer, Gloucester.
John Killen, Nlantucket.
Charles W. Snow, Truro.
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Each commissioner is bonded with sureties in the sum of
$3,000.
Any commissioner may employ as many persons as are neces-
sary to assist in guarding and preserving property under his
charge. The commissioner who takes charge of property is
paid reasonable compensation for his services and expenses by
the owner. In cases where the ownership is not established the
property is sold and proceeds turned into the State treasury,
the commissioner being reimbursed by the State for his services
and expenses. The Commonwealth has received no revenue
from this source in recent years.
STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.
1. General Information.
(a) A State Board of Health was ﬁrst established for the
Commonwealth by chapter 420, Acts of 1869. It was abolished
by chapter 291, Acts of 1879, which created a State Board of
Health, Lunacy and Charity, under which the work of several
previously existing departments was merged. The Board was
re-established by chapter 101, Acts of 1886, and again abolished
by chapter 792, Acts of 1914, which created a State Department
of Health.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 113.
(cl) Appropriation for salaries and expenses for 1914 was
$202,611.66.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The ﬁrst section of the act establishing the new department
provides that it shall “exercise all'the powers and perform the
duties conferred and imposed by law upon the state board of
health.” Laws previously applying to the State Board of Health
consequently apply to the State Department of Health.
In local matters the department has only advisory authority,
while in the prevention of the spread of communicable diseases it
has co-ordinate powers with the local boards of health. While
other State departments have health functions within limited
ﬁelds, the functions of the State Department of Health constitute
it the great general authority on public health matters within the
Commonwealth. .
The State Department of Health is authorized ~—
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(a) To “make sanitary investigations and inquiries relative to
the causes of disease, and especially of epidemics, the sources of
. mortality and the effects of localities, employments, conditions
and circumstances on the public health,” and to “gather such
information relative thereto as it considers proper for diffusion
among 'the people.” The department accordingly carries on
research work, with intensive studies of particular health prob-
lems, and issues, for the information of the public, circulars,
pamphlets, monthly bulletins and annual reports regarding the
public health, and a manual of health laws every three years.
(b) To investigate and control diseases dangerous to the public
health. To exercise such control the State Department of
Health is authorized to declare which diseases are dangerous to
the public health. Diseases so declared are reportable by
physicians to the local boards of health, who in turn must report
them to the State Department of Health. The number of
diseases ,now reportable is thirty-two.
In connection with the work of preventing the spread of
communicable diseases, the department maintains a bacterio-
logical laboratory where examinations are made of cultures and
specimens of various sorts for the presence of pathogenic bacteria
and protozoa, to the end that the diseases dangerous to the
public health may be more promptly detected and identiﬁed and
measures taken to prevent any further dissemination of disease,
and also to enable the physician to establish an early diagnosis
and institute the proper treatment. '
It also maintains a pathological laboratory, in which are pre-
pared diphtheria antitoxin, antimeningitis serum, typhoid vaccine
and smallpox vaccine, all of which products are distributed free
of cost to local boards of health and physicians throughout the
State.
In the control of rabies, the antirabic virus, which is furnished
by the Hygienic Laboratory at Washington, is administered free
of charge by officers of the department, in accordance with
stipulations of the Surgeon-General of the United States Public
Health Service.
During the last three years a campaign has been carried on to
control ophthalmia. neonatorum, a disease which often results in
the destruction of the eyesight of new-born children. This
campaign, carried on in co-operation with the local boards of
health and with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind,
has resulted in a material decrease in the number of. cases of
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blindness due to ophthalmia neonatorum. Cases of inﬂammation
of the eyes of the new-born are investigated by State inspectors of
health, who assist in treating such cases and make detailed reports
to the State Department of Health. The department is furnish-
ing, free of charge, to all physicians in the State, a 1 per cent.
solution of nitrate of silver which has proved to be an‘ effect-
ive preventive of the development of the disease.
(0) To enforce the laws relative to foods and drugs, including
milk and dairy inspection, inspection of slaughtering and cold-
storage inspection. To carry on this work the department em-
ploys a force of ten inspectors, including two veterinarians. Food
and drug samples are purchased in the market and analyzed to
detect adulterations, and when such are found the cases are
prosecuted.
The inspection of slaughtering is supervised by two veteri-
narians, who visit cities and towns, confer with the local boards
of health and inspectors of slaughtering, demonstrate the proper
methods to be employed in the inspection of meat, observe the
sanitary conditions of the slaughterhouses, offering suggestions
for cleanliness and sanitation where needed, and prosecute cases
of illegal slaughtering. I
A systematic investigation is being conducted of dairies and
the conditions under which milk is produced for public sale.
The inspection of dairies is not conﬁned to this State, but dairies
in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut
and New York, which ship milk to Massachusetts, are likewise
inspected.
Inspectors of the department also visit every cold-storage ware-
house in the Commonwealth several times each year to ascertain
the sanitary conditions of the premises and the conditions of the
food products stored, and to insure that the regulations are being
observed. Products unfit for use as food are conﬁscated and
destroyed. Cold-storage warehouses are required to be licensed
by the department annually, having to pay a fee of $10.
Laboratory facilities are provided for the analysis of samples
of milk, food and drugs, of arsenical wall papers and fabrics, and
of cocaine, morphine and its derivatives. ,
(d) To investigate proposed plans for water supplies for cities
and towns; to examine existing water-supply systems and pro-
posed temporary water-supply systems, and establish rules and
regulations for their sanitary protection; to investigate questions
relating to the taking of land for the protection of sources of
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water supply; to examine water supplies of factories, spring
waters sold for drinking in cities and towns, and water supplied
for drinking by transportation companies; to examine the sani-
tary condition of ice supplies and enforce the law regarding
impure ice.
(e) To investigate plans for drainage and sewage disposal in
cities and towns, including plans for the puriﬁcation and removal
of manufacturing wastes; to examine sewer outlets and the
effects of sewage disposal, including the examination of rivers and
streams into which sewage, sewage effluents and manufacturing
wastes are discharged, the examination of plans and recommenda-r
tions for preventing the pollution of certain rivers, and the en-
forcement of laws forbidding the pollution of certain rivers; to
examine, upon complaint, tidal waters and ﬂats in order to de-
termine whether shellﬁsh taken therefrom may safely be used for
food; to carry out the provisions of law requiring the separation
of sewage from storm water in the Charles River basin; to en-
force the law relating to sewage puriﬁcation works.
In this ﬁeld the department has frequently been required by
the General Court to make special investigations in certain cities
and towns or in groups of cities and towns. It is now examining
the subject of sewage disposal in the south metropolitan sewerage
district, giving particular attention to the question whether it is
desirable to extend the district and to plan for additional metro-
politan sewers. The department is also conducting the engineer- 3
ing work of improving the Neponset River, the object of this
work being to drain unhealthful marshes on the course of the
river and to mitigate the nuisance caused by the flow of manu-
facturing wastes into it. I
In connection with its engineering work, the department main-
tains a chemical laboratory in the State House and Lawrence
Experiment Station, this latter being primarily the investigating
laboratory of the Engineering Division.
(f) To prescribe methods of testing the sight and hearing of
children in public schools.
(g) To advise the State and local governments as to the loca-
tion and sanitary condition of public institutions.
(h) To investigate questions relating to the location of ceme-
teries.
(i) To analyze certain liquors and poisons for police authorities,
and paints, oil and turpentine for the Massachusetts District
Police.
(7') To appoint the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers, and
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to pass upon the rules made by these examiners. (A fee of $2
is required for registration and for a master or employing
plumber’s license, and a fee of 50 cents for -a journeyman
plumber’s license. Licenses are renewed annually upon payment
of a fee of 50 cents for each license.) The examiners of plumbers
may, upon petition of the boards of health in certain towns,
make rules for plumbing in such towns, which take effect upon
approval by the State Department of Health, and may be revised
on similar petition and approval.
The public health council of the State Department of Health
now has, under the provisions of chapter 792, Acts of 1914, the
power to make and promulgate rules and regulations (not in—
consistent with existing health legislation), and the Commissioner
of Health is required to administer the regulations of the depart-
ment.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control and direction of the work of the State Department of
Health are now vested in a Commissioner of Health, who is advised
and assisted by a public health council, but according to the law
the department consists of both the commissioner and the council.
The administrative head of the department is the commis-
sioner, who is appointed by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council, for a term of ﬁve years. He receives an
annual salary of $7,500, and is required by the statute to be “a
physician skilled in sanitary science and experienced in public
health administration,” and is required to give his entire time
to his official duties. He is empowered to “administer the laws
relative to health and sanitation and the regulations of the die-
partment; to prepare rules and regulations for the consideration
of the public health council; and, with the approval of the public
health council, to appoint and remove directors of divisions, dis-
trict health officers, inspectors and other necessary employees, and
ﬁx their compensation subject to the approval of the governor
and council, within the limitations of appropriations therefor.”
He is authorized to perform “all executive duties‘now required
by law of the state board of health and such other duties as are
incident to his position as chief executive officer. He may direct
any executive oﬂicer or employee of the state department of
health to assist in the study, suppression or prevention of disease
in any part of the commonwealth.” He is required to submit
annually to the public health council a report, with his recom-
mendations as,to public health legislation. Dr. Allan J. Mc-
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Laughlin has been appointed Commissioner of Health, and will
assume his duties Nov. 1, 1914. Meanwhile, Dr. William C.
Hanson, formerly assistant to the secretary to the State Board of
Health, has been appointed Acting Commissioner of Health.
The public health council consists of the Commissioner of
Health and six other members. At least three oflthe six, other
than the commissioner, must be physicians. These six members
are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of
the Council, and will, after the completion of the terms for
which they are ﬁrst appointed, hold office for three years, two
retiring each year unless reappointed.
It is the duty of the public health council “ to make and pro-
mulgate rules and regulations; to take evidence in appeals; to
consider plans and appointments required by law; to hold hear-
ings; to submit annually to the general court, through the gov-
ernor, a report, including recommendations as to needed health
legislation; and to discharge other duties required by law; but
it shall have no administrative or executive functions.”
The members of the council other than the commissioner are
to receive $10 a day for each day of service while in conference,
together with their necessary traveling expenses.
The Commissioner of Health is authorized to determine from
time to time what divisions shall be established in the depart-
ment, and to appoint and remove, with the approval of the
public health council, a director to take charge of each division.
He is empowered from time to time to divide the State into
eight health districts, and to appoint and remove, subject to the
approval of the public health council, a district health officer in
each district. He is also to ﬁx the compensation of the district
health officers, subject to the approval of the Governor and
Council, but not to exceed $3,500 a year. ‘The law provides
that district health officers shall be “graduates of an incorporated
medical school, admitted to practice in the commonwealth, or
shall have had at least ﬁve years’ experience in public health
duties and sanitary science.” They are to give their entire time
to their work, and are not to engage in any other occupation.
The district health officers, under the direction of the Com-
missioner of Health, I have all the powers and perform all the
duties previously exercised and performed by the State in-
spectors of health .under the supervision of the State Board of
Health. The principal duties of the State inspectors of health
are prescribed by sections 3 and 4, chapter 537, Acts of 1907,
which read as follows: —-
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SECTION 3. Every state inspector of health shall inform himself respecting
the sanitary condition of his district and concerning all inﬂuences dangerous
to the public health or threatening to affect the same; he shall gather all in-
formation possible concerning the prevalence of tuberculosis and other diseases
dangerous to the public health, within his district, shall disseminate knowledge
as to the best methods of preventing the spread of such diseases, and shall
take such steps as, after consultation with the state board of health and the
local state authorities, shall be deemed advisable for their eradication; he
shall inform himself concerning the health of all minors employed in factories
within his district, and, whenever he may deem it advisable or necessary, he
shall call the ill health or physical unﬁtness of any minor to the attention of
his or her parents or employers and of the state board of health.
SECTION 4. The state inspectors of health shall be under the general
supervision of the state board of health and shall perform such duties other
than those hereby imposed upon them as the said board from time to time
shall determine. . . . .
By more recent legislation the State inspectors of health have
been given the authority to examine the sanitary condition of
school buildings and to make recommendations as to necessary
changes. They also make annual examinations of police stations,
lockups and houses of correction, and enforce the regulations
of the department relative to the sanitary conditions in such
places.
The State inspectors of health were formerly given the enforce-
ment of all laws relating to the health of persons employed in
industrial establishments, but in 1912 all these powers and duties
were transferred by act of the Legislature to the newly created
State Board of Labor and Industries.
Acting in an advisory capacity, the State inspectors of health
have been intermediaries between the State Board of Health and
the local health authorities. Conferences are held by the State
inspectors of health with the local boards of health in the vari-
ous districts, and assistance is rendered on a variety of health
problems. For example, the State inspectors of health have
investigated local nuisances, making such recommendations and
rendering such assistance to the local boards of health as appear
necessary for abating these nuisances. ‘
The most important function of the State inspectors of health
is to keep in touch with the incidence of communicable disease
in the respective cities and towns within their health districts.
If an outbreak of such disease occurs, the State inspector of
health for the district immediately investigates, to determine, if
possible, the source of infection and to check the further spread
of the disease.
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They have given attention to several diseases which are espe-
cially dangerous to the public health. They investigate cases
of tuberculosis brought to their attention which, by reason
of lack of proper care, are a menace to the health of the
community, and co-operate with the local health authorities,
with other State departments and with private charitable
organizations, to place such individuals under proper supervision
and care so as to minimize the spread of the infection.
Tuberculous persons discharged from the State sanatoria are
visited to determine whether they are carrying out the proper
course of treatment and whether the proper precautions are
taken to prevent their communicating the disease to others.
Detailed reports are submitted to the State Department of
Health, and whenever necessary reports as to the condition
of the patients are forwarded to the superintendents of the
sanatoria from which the patients were discharged. The State
inspectors have also made intensive studies of tuberculosis, for
the purpose of bringing out the effects of special conditions.
The State inspectors have assisted the special investigators
appointed by the State Board of Health from time to time
to study cases of infantile paralysis, in order to determine, if _
possible, the source of the infection and the methods by which
the disease is spread. They have had charge of much of the
detail work in the campaign against ophthalmia neonatorum.
Under the supervision of the department they administer the
Pasteur treatment when necessary.
Appointments to other positions in the department and re-
movals from such positions are, in most cases, made under the
civil service law and the regulations of the Civil Service Com-
mission.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂ‘icials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
While a reorganization of the department is possible under the
legislation of the present year no considerable changes have been
made, except that the members of the Board of Health and their
secretary no longer hold oﬁice. On Aug. 1, 1913, before the State
Board of Health was abolished, the officials and employees of
the department were organized in ﬁve main groups or divisions.
The names of these groups or divisions, with the number of
ofﬁcials and employees in each, are shown in the following
summary: —
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State Board of Health, . . .
1. Secretary and executive officer,
A. Office, . .
B. Medical inspection
C. Food and drug inspection, .
D. Bacteriological laboratory, . .
E. Dairy, slaughtering and cold-storag
II. Engineering division,
111. Chemical division,
IV. Pathological laboratory,
V. Plumbing examiners,
Total number of officials and employees,
e inspection,
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with their rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement’—
State Board of Health, . . .
I. Secretary and executive officer, .
A. Ofﬁce: —
Clerk, . . . . .
Stenographers (temporary employees),
Clerk, .
Clerk and accountant, .
Stenographer, .
Typewriter, .
Messenger, . . . . .
Messenger (temporary employee),
Investigator on experimental work (tem-
porary employee), . . .
Investigators on experimental work (tem-
porary employees),
B. Medical inspection: —-
Assistant to the secretary, 2 .
Medical inspectors: —
Boston,
Fall River,
Natick,
Taunton,
Somerville,
Haverhill,
Lowell, .
North Adams,
Fitchburg,
Worcester,
Springﬁeld, .
Northampton,
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1 at $5,000.00 yr.
1at
2at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1at
let
1 at
1at
2 at
1at
1at
1at
. _1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1,080.00 yr.
60.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
1,080.00 yr.
60.00 mo.
33.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
125.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
3,000.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.

1 Nosalary.
2 In the absence of the secretary, the assistant is acting secretary to the Board.
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Tenement house inspector, 1
Tenement house inspector, 1
Stenographer, .
(I
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(I
C. Food and drug inspection: ——
Chemist (in charge of laboratory),
Chemists and assistant analysts,
Inspectors, . . . . .
Inspector (temporary employee),
D. Bacteriological laboratory: ——
Bacteriologist, . .
Laboratory helper, . . _ . .
E. Dairy, slaughtering and cold-storage inspec-
tion: ——
Supervising inspector, .
Inspectors,
(l
Clerk, . . . . . .
Clerk and stenographer (temporary
employee), .
Stenographer, .
Messenger, . . . . .
II. Chief engineer (in charge of engineering division),
A. Assistant, engineer (in charge under chief
engineer), .
1. Assistant engineers,
K‘ I‘
(I I‘
(l (l
l‘ (l
I‘ ‘C . . ’
Assistant engineer (temporary em-
ployee), . . . . .
Assistant engineer (temporary em-
ployee), . .
2. Draftsman (temporary), . . .
B. Engineer in charge, Neponset valley division,
1. Assistant engineer, . . .
2. Assistant engineer and rodman,
l‘ I‘ (l l‘
l‘ (I l‘ ‘f
(I (I It (i
C. Stenographer,
stenographers,
I‘
I‘
C!
D. Messenger,
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
3at
3at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
3at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1 at
1 at
2at
2at
1 at
1 at
2at
1at
1 at
1 at
1at
1 at
1 at
1at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1at
2at
.' 1at
1at
1at
$65.00 mo.
60.00 mo.
1,000.00 yr.
75.00 mo.
70.00 mo.
.50 hr.
2,700.00 yr.
1,400.00 yr.
1,600.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,800.00 yr.
40.00 mo.
2,500.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
1,400.00 yr.
80.00 mo.
12.00 wk.
60.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
5,000.00 yr.
2,700.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
1,380.00 yr.
1,140.00 yr.
80.00 mo.
70.00 mo.
60.00 mo.
60.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
1,260.00 yr.
3,000.00 yr.
122.50 mo.
95.00 mo.
90.00 mo.
85.00 mo.
65.00 mo.
1,080.00 yr.
80.00 mo.
70.00 mo.
65.00 mo.
60.00 mo.
30.00 mo.

1 Work transferred to State Board of Labor and Industries subsequent to Aug. 1, 1913. No
longer employed by the State Board of Health.
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III. Chief chemist, 1 . . . . .
A. Chemical laboratory (State House): ——
1. Assistant chemist (in charge under
chief chemist), .
Assistant chemists, .
f f ( C
H H
(I ((
Assistant chemist (temporary em-
ployee), . . . .
Assistant chemists (temporary em-
ployees), .
Biologist, .
Laboratory assistant, .
Laboratory assistant (temporary
employee), .
4. Stenographer,
Clerk, . .
B. Lawrence experiment station: —-
1. Biologist (in charge under
chemist),
2. Chemist,
((
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chief
3. Bacteriologist,
4. Filter attendant, .
Filter attendant, 2 . . .
5. Laboratory assistant and clerk,
6. Laborer,
l‘
Laborer, 2 . . . .
IV. Director, pathological laboratory (part time),
A. Expert assistant, . . .
(‘ H
B. Laboratory assistant,
l ( i l
H H
H (l
C. Foreman (stable),
Stable workman, . .
D. Janitor and helper,_ . . .
Helper (temporary employee)
V. Plumbing examiner, . . . . .
Plumbing examiners (employed by the day),
1 at $4,000.00 yr.
1 at 2,200.00 yr.
2 at 1,300.00 yr.
1 at 1,000.00 yr.
2at
1at
1 at
2at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1 at
1 at
1at
1 at
1at
1at
1 at
1at
1 at
1at
1 at
1 at
1at
1 at
1at
1 at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
70.00 mo.
60.00 mo.
60.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
75.00 mo.
2.00 day
25.00 mo.
75.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
1,900.00 yr.
1,450.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
90.00 mo.
15.00 mo.
70.00 mo.
57.50 mo.
40.00 mo.
10.00 mo.
1,000.00 yr.
1,750.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
80.00 mo.
55.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
65.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
55.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
2,000.00 yr.

5.00 day
1 Also receives $1,800 annual salary from Massachusetts Highway Commission.
2 Works about two hours daily.
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THE METROPOLITAN WATER AND SEWERAGE
BOARD.
1. General Information.
(a) The Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board'was created
by chapter 168, Acts of 1901, to replace two previously existing
boards, -— the Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners, established
by chapter 439, Acts of 1889, and the Metropolitan Water Board,
established by chapter 488, Acts of 1895. The Board held its
ﬁrst meeting March 20, 1901.
(b) The main ofﬁce of the Board is at I Ashburton Place,
Boston. ' r
(c) The total land area owned or controlled by the Board
Dec. 1, 1913, was 10,051.8 acres; water area, 8,702.3 acres;
total, 18,7541 acres. This does not include some small areas
used for sewerage pumping stations, and estimated to contain
less than 20 acres. The total length of water pipe-lines was
about 116 miles; of sewer pipe-lines, about 106 miles.
(05) The total number of officials and employees in the service
of the Board, July 1, 1914, was 508.
(e) The total appropriation for the work of the Board during
1914 was $774,496.91 Expenditures from the appropriations for
the Board are reimbursed to the State by the cities and towns
included in the water and sewerage systems. (See statement
under “ 3. Finances”)
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
According to the terms of the act‘ creating the Board (chapter
168, Acts of 1901), all powers, rights, duties and liabilities of
the Board of Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners and the
Metropolitan Water Board were transferred to the newly created
board. Some description of the powers of these two boards is
consequently necessary.
Metropolitan Sewerage Commissioners. —— The Metropolitan Sew-
erage Commissioners were required by the act creating them to
“construct, maintain and operate for the cities of Boston, Cam-
bridge, Somerville, Malden, Chelsea, Woburn, and the towns of
Stoneham, Melrose, Winchester, Arlington, Belmont, Medford,
Everett and Winthrop such main sewers and other works as
shall be required for a system of sewage disposal for said cities
and towns, and for the cities of Boston, Waltham and Newton,
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andthe towns of Watertown and Brookline another such system,
both of which systems shall be in substantial accordance with
the plans reported and recommended by the ‘state board of
health in its report. to the legislature of eighteen hundred and
eighty-nine’, ’ '
By the same statute the commissioners were given power —
(1) To make all contracts necessary for the construction of
the sewers and works described, or where deemed advisable, to
carry on_construction by day labor.
(2) To contract with any other city or town for extending
thereto either of the systems authorized.
(3) To take by purchase or otherwise any lands, water-
courses, rights of way or easements, and to take by purchase
or otherwise or enter and use any existing sewers or parts of
sewers necessary for carrying out its plans. (See chapter 439,
Acts of 1889, sections 3 and 4.)
Other sections of the act give various additional powers, for
example, the power to dig up and change the grade of streets
and ways, alter the direction of watercourses, etc. By section
8 the Board is required to “keep for each of said systems full,
accurate and separate accounts of its receipts, expenditures, dis-
bursements, assets and liabilities,” and to include an abstract
of these accounts in its reports to the General Court.
Chapter 406, Acts of 1895, provides that the Metropolitan
Sewerage Commissioners shall construct, maintain and operate a
system of sewerage for Boston, Dedham, Hyde Park and hIil-
ton. The provisions of this act empowering the Board to take
land, etc., are similar to those in the act creating the Board.
By chapter 424, Acts of 1899, the Board was required to con-
struct, maintain and operate “a system of sewage disposal for
the South Metropolitan System,” including “such mains, sewers
andother works as may be necessary, in substantial accordance
with plans outlined in a special report of said board to the
general court of eighteen hundred and ninety-nine.” This act
provides that “the south metropolitan system shall include the
present Charles river valley metropolitan sewerage district, com-
prising a part of Boston, the cities of Newton and VValthaIn, and
the towns of Watertown and Brookline; the present Neponset
valleymetropolitan sewerage district, comprising a part of Bos-
ton and the towns of Dedham, Hyde Park and Milton; also
Quincy and such portion of Dorchester, Roxbury and \Vest
Roxbury as'are not included in the present metropolitan sewer-
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age areas, and as are so situated as to be drained into the pro-
posed high-level sewer substantially as outlined on maps con-
tained” in the special report of the Board to the Legislature of
‘1899.
Since the passage of the ﬁrst act, in 1889, the General Court
has added to the north metropolitan district a part of Wake-
ﬁeld, a part of Lexington and the town of Revere. The south
district remains as constituted in 1899.
Metropolitan Water Board. — The Metropolitan Water Board
was created by chapter 488, Acts of 1895. The most important
sections of this act are 3, 9 and 11, the essential parts of which
read as follows: ——
SECTION 3. Said board, acting for the Commonwealth, shall construct,
maintain and operate a system of metropolitan water works substantially in
accordance with the plans and recommendations of the state board of health,
contained in their report to the legislature of the year eighteen hundred and
ninety-ﬁve, and shall provide thereby a suf‘ﬁcient supply of pure water for the
following named cities and towns, and the inhabitants thereof, to wit: — The
cities of Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Newton and Somerville,
and the towns of Belmont, Hyde Park, Melrose, Revere, Watertown and Win-
throp, which cities and towns shall constitute the Metropolitan Water District;
shall secure and protect the purity of said water; shall on application furnish
water to any city or town aforesaid that at the time of application owns its
water pipe system; shall on application admit any other city or town, any part
of which is within ten miles of the state house, into said water district, and
furnish water to the same on the terms prescribed by this act for the cities and
towns aforesaid, and on such payment of money as said board may determine;
shall on application furnish water to any water company owning the water pipe
system in any town within said ten miles, on such water company assuming
the assessments of the town, if any, and making such payment of money as
said board may determine; and may from time to time furnish water to any
other city, town or water company, on such payment of money as said board
may determine. . . .
SECTION 9. Said board in carrying out the powers and duties hereinbefore
conferred upon them may construct and maintain buildings, machinery, roads,
conduits and aqueducts; may lay and maintain pipes, drains and wires; may
alter or change the grades or directions of any water course; may carry and
conduct any aqueduct, conduit, pipe, drain or wire under or over any water
course, or any railroad, street or other way, in such a manner as not unneces-
sarily to obstruct or impede travel thereon; may dig up any such road, street
or way, and lay, maintain and repair aqueducts, conduits, pipes, wires and
other works beneath the surface thereof . . . ; said board may enter upon and
use the lands of others; may take down dams to such an extent as they may
deem necessary for prosecuting their works, and shall rebuild such dams when-
ever the necessity for keeping them down ceases; . . . and in general may do
any other act or thing necessary or proper for carrying out the powers and
duties conferred upon them by this act.
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SECTION 11. Said board and any city, town or water company aforesaid,
may agree with each other for the storing or pumping of water, or the furnish-
ing of the same as aforesaid by either party to any city, town or company;
and any such city, town or company may sell to said board, and said board
may purchase any property of such city, town or company, whether taken by
eminent domain or otherwise, that said board may deem desirable for use in
furnishing, as aforesaid, water to any city, town or water company; and said
board may sell at public or private sale any property, real or personal, whether
taken by eminent domain or otherwise, no longer needed for the water works
under their charge, or may from time to time lease any property not then so
needed. The proceeds from the operations of said board shall be paid into
the treasury of the Commonwealth.
Provision is also made by this act for the construction of the
Wachusett reservoir, and for the taking of the water works of
the city of Boston, and those connected with Spot Pond, Stone-
ham. (See section 4.)
Since the passage of this original act the city of Quincy and
the towns of Nahant, Arlington, Stoneham, Milton and Lex-
ington have been admitted to the district upon terms ﬁxed by
the Board in accordance with the act. The town of Swamp-
scott has also been admitted by special legislation. (Chapter
560, Acts of 1908.) I
Upon the creation of the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage
Board, in 1901, that Board took over all the work of the two
previously existing boards, which consists mainly of the con-
struction of such new works as may be authorized from time
to time by the Legislature, and the operation of the water and
sewerage systems already constructed. At the Wachusett dam
in the town of Clinton an electric power plant has been in-
stalled under the authority given in the last part of section 3
of chapter 488 of the Acts of 1895, and is now in operation, the
power generated being supplied to a transmission company. By
chapter 601, Acts of 1914, the Board is authorized to construct
a similar plant at the Sudbury Dam in the town of South-
borough.
3. Finances.
The cost of constructing, maintaining and operating the metro-
politan water and sewerage systems is assessed on the cities
and towns included in the water system and the sewerage sys-
tem upon somewhat different bases, all of which are established
by statute. They may be described in outline as follows: —
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Apportionment of Expenses of Water System.
The Treasurer of the Commonwealth is required to apportion among the
cities and towns of the water district the amount required in each year to pay
the interest, sinking fund requirements and expenses of maintenance and
operation of the water system, one-third in proportion to their respective valu-
ations for the preceding year and two-thirds in proportion to the consumption
by the cities and towns, in the preceding year, of water received from all
sources of supply as determined by the Board and certiﬁed to the Treasurer.
But in reckoning these proportions there is included only one-ﬁfth the total
valuation, and nothing for consumption, for any city or town which has not
reached the safe capacity of its sources of supply'or of the sources of supply
of the water company by which it is supplied, or which has not applied to the
Board for water. Furthermore, any city or town assessed upon its full valu-
ation, which agrees with the Board to furnish from its own works a constant
and ﬁxed quantity of water of proper quality for a term of ﬁve or more years
as a part of its own supply must be credited in its apportionment with a sum
for every million gallons so furnished to be determined and certiﬁed by the
Board, this sum not to be less than $24 per million gallons and not to exceed
the average cost to the district of water furnished from the metropolitan supply
during the year preceding the assessment. (Acts of 1906, chapter 457; and
as to allowances for water furnished from city and town sources, Acts of 1913,
chapter 422.)
The city of Newton, though included in the district, takes no
water from the Board, and so pays only on the basis of one-
ﬁfth of its valuation, with no charge for consumption.
Apportionment of Expenses of Sewerage System.
For meeting annual interest and sinking fund requirements of the sewerage
system as estimated by the Treasurer, and any deﬁciency in the amount pre-
viously paid in, the amount due is apportioned according to the relative taxable
valuations of the cities and towns in the sewerage district, as last established
by the General Court for apportioning State and county taxes.
For meeting costs of maintenance and operation, as estimated and certiﬁed
by the Board, and to meet any deﬁciency in the amounts previously paid in,
the amount due is apportioned on the basis of the respective populations of the
cities and towns according to the latest State or national census.
If less than the whole area of a city or town is included in either district,
only the valuation or population of the part included is considered.
The proportions in which each city and town is required to make payments
is determined by the Board; the amounts of money due from each is deter-
mined by the Treasurer.
Payments due from cities-and towns on account of both sys-
tems are payable at the same time as their proportion of the
State tax.
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4. Control and Direction.
‘The work of this department is controlled and directed by
the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board, consisting of a
chairman and two members, one being appointed each year by
the Governor, subject to conﬁrmation by the Council, for a
term of three years. Members of the Board may be removed
by the Governor, with the assent of the Council. The chair-
man is designated by the Governor at the time of his appoint-
ment. The chairman of the Board receives an annual salary of
$5,000, the other members, $4,500. The names and addresses
of the present members of the Board, and the year in which
their terms expire, are: —
Henry P. Walcott, Chairman, Cambridge, 1914.
Thomas E. Dwyer, Wakeﬁeld, 1915.
Edward A. McLaughlin, Boston, 1916.
The Board has all the powers and duties conferred upon the
two boards which it succeeded, subject to the amendments and
additions made by subsequent legislation. It also has such
authority as is conferred by general laws upon State boards and
commissions, so far as such powers are applicable to its under-
takings.
5. Management.
The administrative work of the Board and its office are man-
aged by a secretary appointed by the Board for an indeﬁnite
term. The secretary is responsible to the Board and may be
removed by it at any time. The present secretary is Mr.
William N. Davenport, whose salary is $4,500 per annum.
The water works under the Board’s control are in charge of
a chief engineer, who is appointed and may be removed in the
same manner as the secretary. The chief engineer is now Mr.
Dexter Brackett, who receives a salary of $6,000 per annum.
The sewerage division is also in charge of a chief engineer
appointed for an indeﬁnite term, and removable by the Board.
Mr. Frederick D. Smith, whose salary is $4,000 a year, is now
in charge of this division.
These three officials exercise such authority as is necessary to
carry on the work of their respective divisions, and execute such
orders from the Board as they may receive.
The chief engineer of water works and the engineer of sewer-
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age works report to the Board monthly. The heads of subde-
partments in their divisions are required to report to them weekly.
The secretary and the two chief engineers report from time to
time upon matters referred to them for investigation and upon
various questions arising in connection with their regular work.
The Board requires that heads of departments make reports
upon all matters outside the ordinary routine of maintenance
work.
All appointments and discharges of employees are made in
accordance with civil service rules, except as to positions exempt
from civil ‘service requirements. The Board itself makes all ap-
pointments, recommendations being submitted by the heads of
the various departments, except in the case of laborers, who
are employed by the superintendents in charge of work‘.
6. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of this department are organized
in three main groups or divisions, under the three principal
officials already mentioned. These divisions and their more im-
portant subdivisions are shown in the following outline: —
Chairman of the Board, . . . . . . . . . 1
Member of the Board, 1 . . . . . . . . . 1
1. Secretary and executive officer, purchasing agent, clerks, etc., . 17
II. Chief engineer, water works, and assistant, . . . . 2
A—H. Assistant engineers, stenographers, etc., . . . 22
I. Superintendent pumping stations, engineers, ﬁremen, etc., 59
J. Superintendent pipe lines and reservoirs, foreman, at-
tendants, etc., . . . . . . . 83
K. Superintendent, Sudbury department, engineers, fore-
men, etc., . . . . . . . . 73
L. Superintendent, Wachusett department, engineers, fore-
men, etc. , . . . . . . . . 69
III. Chief engineer, sewerage work . . . . . . 1
A—F. Inspectors, draftsmen, etc., . . . . . 19
G. Foreman, north system maintenance, subforemen, me-
chanics, laborers, etc., . . . . . . 53
H. Foreman, south system maintenance, subforemen, me-
chanics, laborers, etc. , . . . . . . 26
I—O. Engineers, ﬁremen, oilers, etc., pumping stations, . 94
Total number of officials and employees, . . . 520

1 Usually two members beside the chairman; one vacancy Aug. 1, 1913.
150
The classes of officials and employees in each group or divi-
sion, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913,
are shown in the following statement: ——
Chairman of the Board, . . . . . . 1 at $5,000.00 yr.
Member of the Board, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 4,500.00 yr.
I. Secretary and executive ofﬁcer, . . . 1 at 4,500.00 yr.
A. Purchasing agent, . . . . . 1 at 2,150.00 yr.
B. Bookkeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
C. Paymaster, . . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,080.00 yr.
D. “ . . . . . . . 1 at 960.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
E Stenographers and clerks, . . . 2 at 1,050.00 yr.
- ' Stenographer and clerk, . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
F. Telephone operator, . . . . . 1 at 728.00 yr.
G. Messenger (provisional), . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
H. Janitor, . . . . . . 1 at 1,050.00 yr.
First assistant, . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
Second assistant, . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
I. Agent, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Watchman, . . . . . 1 at 1,003.75 yr.
II. Chief engineer, metropolitan water works, . . 1 at 6,000.00 yr.
Assistant to chief engineer, . . . . 1 at 3,600.00 yr.
A. Stenographer and clerk, . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Stenographers and clerks, . . 2 at 80.00 mo.
B. Division engineer, . . . . 1 at 190.00 mo.
C. Assistant engineer (in charge of construc-
tion), . . . . . 1 at 145.00 mo.
Assistant engineer, . . . . 1 at 100.00 mo.
Instrumentman, . . . . 1 at 85.00 mo.
Rodman, . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
D. Ofﬁce assistant (in charge general office), 1 at 120.00 mo.
Photographer2 (also doesblue printing), 1 at 7 0.00 mo.
Clerk (keeps records of water con-
sumption), . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
Messenger, . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
E. Assistant engineer2 (in charge physical
laboratory), . . . . 1 at 120.00 mo.
Assistant, . . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
F. Biologist (in charge biological labora-
tory), . . . . . 1 at 100.00 mo.
Assistant, . . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
G. Draftsman, . . . . . 1 at 125.00 mo.
Assistant, . . . . . 1 at 120.00 mo.

1 Usually two members beside the chairman; one vacancy Aug. 1, 1913.
2 Employed also on work for sewerage department.
151
H. Sanitary inspector, water works, .
Assistant sanitary inspector,
I. Superintendent water works, pumping
stations, . .
1. Clerk, . . . . .
2. Assistant engineers (Chestnut Hill
station), . . .
Machinist,
- Head ﬁremen, .
Firemen,
Helpers, .
Oilers, . . . . .
3. Assistant engineer (Arlington sta-
tion),
Assistant engineers, .
Oiler, . . . .
4. Engineer (Spot Pond station),
Assistant engineer,
Assistant engineer,
Firemen, . . . .
5. Engineer and machinist (Hyde Park
station), . . .
Assistant engineers, .
Assistant engineer,
Fireman, . - . . .
J. Superintendent, pipe lines and reservoirs,
1. Clerks, . . . .
Inspector, reading and repairing
Venturi meters, . . .
Inspector, reading and repairing
Venturi meters, . . .
3. Foreman, pipe lines (Southern dis-
1at
1at
1at
1at
9at
1at
2at
7at
.14 at
7at
1at
2at
1 at
1at
1 at
1at
5at
1 at
2at
1 at
1 at
1 at
2at
1at
1at
.‘1at
1 at
1at
1at
2at
1 at
1at
1 at
2at
$160.00 mo.
90.00 mo.
2,800.00 yr.
17.00 wk.
25.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
19.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
25.00 wk.
23.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
30.00 wk.
24.00 wk.
23.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
25.00 wk.
23.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
190.00 mo.
70.00 mo.
3.25 day
3.00 day
28.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
3.75 day
3.00 day
2.75 day
2.75 day
2.50 day
2.50 day
2.50 day

trict),
Sub-foreman,
Carpenter,
Blacksmith, .
Calkers, .
Chauffeur, . . . .
Yardman (Chestnut Hill yard),
Laborer 1 (Chestnut Hill yard),
Watchmen (Chestnutv Hill
stable yard), . .
Stableman (Chestnut Hill
stable),
Mason and laborer,
Laborers,4
1 Also acts as carpenter’s helper.
2 As mason.
2 As laborer.
1 at
1 at
9at
2.50 day
24.00 day
32.50 day
2.50 day
1 One also does teaming when necessary.
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4. Foreman, pipe lines (northern dis-
trict), 1 at $27.00 wk.
Subforeman, . . . 1 at 22.00 wk.
Clerk (position vacant Au-
gust 1).
Stenographer and clerk, 1 at 55.00 mo.
Carpenter, . 1 at 3.75 day
Mechanic and calker, 1 at 3.00 day
Calker, . . . . 1 at 2.75 day
Derrickman (Glenwood yard), 1 at 2.75 day
Watchmen (Glenwood yard), 3 at 2.50 day
Relief watchman (Glenwood
yard), 1 at 2.50 day
Stableman, . 1 at 2.50 day
1 4.00 day
Mason and laborer, 1 at { 2 2.50 day
Laborers 3 (1 temporary), 8 at 2.50 day
5. Foreman, Chestnut Hill Reservoir, 1 at 24.00 wk.
Attendant, . 1 at 2.50 day
Laborers, . . . . 10 at 2.50 day
6. Foreman, Spot Pond (has use of
house), 1 at 20.00 wk.
‘ Attendant, ‘1 1 at 18.00 wk.
Attendant, . 1 at 2.50 day
Laborers (2 temporary), 7 at 2.50 day
7. Attendant, Mystic stables (also me-
chanic), 1 at 3.25 day
Attendant, 1 at 2.50 day
Stableman, . . . 1 at 2.50 day
Laborers *1 (1 temporary), . 2 at 2.50 day
8. Attendant, Weston Reservoir (has
use of house), . 1. at 18.00 wk.
Laborers, . . . 3 at 2.50 day
9. Attendant, Forbes Hill Reservoir
(Quincy), . i 1 at 65.00 mo.
Laborers, . . . 2 at 2.50 day
10. Attendant, Fells Reservoir, . 1 at 2.50 day
K. Superintendent, Sudbury department, . 1 at 200.00 mo.
Assistant engineer, plans and sur-
1 veys, . . . 1 at 117.00 mo.
' Assistant engineers, plans and
surveys, . 2 at 110.00 mo.
a. Instrumentman, 1 at 80.00 mo.
b. Rodman, . . . 1 at 70.00 mo.
0. Stenographer and clerk, 1 at 55.00 mo.
d. Janitor (also keeper at Farm
Pond gatehouse), 1 at 16.50 wk.

1 As mason.
‘1 As laborer.
3 One also does teaming when necessary, and one relieves at stables.
4 Temporarily in charge owing to absence of foreman.
5 One acts also as carpenter’s helper.
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2. Foreman, Sudbury Reservoir,
Watchman, Sudbury Reservoir
(for certain seasons),
Gatekeeper, Sudbury dam (has
use of house),
Sectionman, Southborough divi-
sion (has use of house),
Sectionman, Marlborough divi-
sion, . .
Laborers (1 temporary),
Attendant, Marlborough Brook
ﬁlter beds,
Laborers (temporary),
3. Foreman, reservoirs in Framing-
ham, Ashland and Hopkin-
ton (has use of house),
Watchman, Waushacum Pond
(for certain seasons),
Attendant, Framingham reser-
voirs, 1, 2 and 3, .
Gatekeeper, Ashland dam (has
use of house), . . .
Gatekeeper, Hopkinton dam (has
use of house), . . .
Gatekeeper, Whitehall Reservoir
Hopkinton (for certain sea—
sons),
Laborers, 1 . . .
Watchman, Whitehall Reservoir
(for certain seasons), .
4. Foreman, Lake Cochituate (has
use of house),
Watchmen (for certain seasons),
Laborers, 2 . .
5. Foreman, aqueduct lines, .
Echo
Watchman and patrol,
Bridge, etc., . .
Patrolmen and laborers, Weston
aqueduct, . .
Laborers, Weston aqueduct,
Patrolman and laborer, Sudbury
and Cochituate aqueducts,
Laborers, Sudbury and Cochitu-
ate aqueducts, 3.
6. Engineer, Pegan pumping station,
Natick,
Assistant engineer, .
Laborer, Pegan ﬁlter beds,
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
7at
1 at
9at
1 at
1 at
1 at
l at
1 at
1at
8at
1at
1 at
2at
5at
1 at
1at
2at
2at
1at
. 10 at
1at
1at
1at
$22.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
2.50 day
18.00 wk.
2.50 day
21.00 wk.
30.00 mo.
15.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
.50 day
2.50 day
1.00 day
18.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
2.50 day
24.00 wk.
2.50 day
15.00 wk.
2.50 day
2.50 day
2.50 day
24.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
2.50 day

1 One takes water samples and temperatures, another acts as teamster when necessary.
2 One does rough carpentry work; one cares for horses and has charge of gates.
3 One points stone masonry; one does patrol work on part of Sudbury aqueduct at time of
large ﬂows.
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L. Superintendent, Wachusett department, 1 at
Assistant engineer, . . 1 at
1. Assistant engineer and assistant
sanitary inspector, 1 at
Instrumentman, . . 1 at
‘ ‘ . . . 1 at
Stenographer and clerk, . 1 at
2. Chief electrician, power plant, 1 at
Operator, power plant, 1 at
Helper, power plant, 1 at
H H H 1 U H H - 1 Watchman, power plant, 1 at
3. Foreman carpenter, 1 at
Carpenter (temporary), 1 at
4. Sectionman, in charge open chan-
nel, Wachusett aqueduct, . 1 at
Laborers, . . . . 3 at
5. Foreman, reservoir, eastern section
and aqueduct (has use of
house), . . . . 1 at
Keeper, buildings and grounds at
dam, . . 1 at
Laborer, assistant to foreman, 1 at
Laborers, . . 11 at
6. Foreman, reservoir, central section,
forestry, etc. (has use of
house), . . . 1 at
7. Foreman, reservoir, western section,
forestry, etc. (has use of
house), . 1 at
Laborers 2 (12 temporary), . 29 at
Laborer,2 . . . 1 at
Water boy (temporary), 1 at
8. Keeper, in charge Clinton sewer-
age works, 1 at
Laborer, . . . . . 1 at
9. Attendant, Sterling ﬁlter beds and
Waushacum Lake, 1 at
10. Mechanic, repair work, 1 at
III. Chief engineer, sewerage works, 1 at
A. Division engineer, charge of ofﬁce, 1 at
Draftsman, . . . 1 at
“ _ . . . . . 1 at
Stenographer, 1 at
“ . . . . 1 at
B. Chief inspector, sewer construction, 1 at
Inspectors, 5 at
$220.00 mo.
120.00 mo.
110.00 mo.
80.00 mo.
75.00 mo.
65.00 mo.
1,900.00 yr.
4.00 day
3.00 day
2.75 day
2.50 day
2.50 day
23.00 wk.
3.50 day
2.7 5 day
2.50 day
1 22.00 wk.
16.50 wk.
2.75 day
2.50 day
1 20.00 wk.
1 22.00 wk.
2.50 day
3 2.50 day
1.00 day
20.00 wk.
2.50 day
15.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
4,000.00 yr.
165.00 mo.
110.00 mo.
100.00 mo.
7 5.00 mo.
70.00 mo.
150.00 mo.
125.00 mo.

v
1 Also allowed 81 a day for horse and wagon.
‘1 Some of these laborers report to foreman No. 6, but how many cannot be stated as the gang
under each foreman varies.
3 Allowed $0.50 a day for horse and wagon, or $3.75 a day for horse, wagon and driver.
155
PG
Assistant engineer, north district,
Assistant engineer (surveys, etc.),
Instrumentman,
Rodmen,
H
Inspector, .
Engineering assistant, . . .
Foreman, north system maintenance,
1 {Subforeman, East Boston yard,
' Subforeman, East Boston yard,
Carpenter, .
Stonecutter,
Painters, . .
Blacksmith’ s helper,
Mechanics (bracing trenches and‘
other rough work),
Stableman,
Laborer, . . .
Laborers (4 temporary),
2. Subforeman, Winchester,
' Laborers (3 temporary),
3. Subforeman, Deer Island yard,
Carpenter, . . .
Laborers (2 temporary)
4. Subforeman, Charlestown yard,
Laborer, . .
@CJ'!
Machinist, .
. Ferrymen, Deer Island,
. Mason (charge masonry work),
. Chauﬁeur, 1 . . .
1 .
OCDOOKI
tion (temporary),
H. Foreman, south system maintenance,
1. Inspector and subforeman (tempo-
rarily at Somerville),
2. Subforemen, Ward Street yard,
Stableman, . .
Laborer at stables,
Laborers,
‘ C
00
Street machine shop,
. Laborer, Ward Street station, .
. Carpenter, Nut Island yard,
. Stableman, Nut Island yard,
. Laborers, Nut Island yard,
. Laborer, Hyde Park yard,
. Subforeman, West Medford yard,
. Machinist, East Boston machine shop,
Laborer, East Boston pumping sta-
. Blacksmith and machinist, Ward
1 at
1 at
1at
1 at
2at
1at
1at
1 at
1 at
1at
1 at
1 at
2at
1at
2at
1at
1at
1at
. 12 at
1 at
9at
1at
1 at
6at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1at
1 at
2at
1at
1 at
1at
1 at
1 at
2at
1 at
1 at
2 at
9 at
$150.00 mo
125.00 mo.
80.00 mo.
75.00 mo.
60.00 mo.
100.00 mo.
75.00 mo.
150.00 mo.
27.00 wk.
19.50 wk.
22.50 wk.
19.50 wk.
18.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
19.50 wk.
15.00 wk.
19.50 wk.
21.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
19.50 wk.
16.00 wk.
19.50 wk.
21.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
30.00 wk.
20.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
150.00 mo.
28.77 wk.
19.50 wk.
16.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
22.50 wk.
15.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
15.00 wk.

ooqoacnar.
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
4at
1 at
1 Also employed under foreman of south system.
156
Engineer in charge, Deer Island pumping
station, 1 at
Assistant engineers, .' 4 at
Firemen, . 4 at
Oilers, . . . . . 3 at
Relief ﬁreman and screenman, . 1 at
Screenmen, . . . . 3 at
Engineer in charge, East Boston pumping
station, 1 at
Assistant engineers, 5 at
Firemen, 4 at
Oilers, 4 at
Fireroom helpers, 3 at
Machinist, 1 at
Screenmen, . . . . 3 at
Engineer in charge, Charlestown pumping
station, 1 at
Assistant engineers, 4 at
Firemen, . . 3 at
Oilers, . . . . . 4 at
Relief ﬁreman and screenman, . 1 at
Screenmen, . . . . 3 at
Engineer in charge, Alewife Brook pump-
ing station, 1 at
Assistant engineers,‘ 5 at
Screenman, . . . . 1 at
Engineer in charge, Ward Street pumping
station, 1 . 1 at
Assistant engineers, 5 at
Assistant engineers, . 3 at
Relief engineer, 1 at
Firemen, . 4 at
Oilers, . . . . 5 at
Record keeper, . . . 1 at
Engineer in charge, Quincy pumping sta-
tion, 1 at
Assistant engineers, 5 at
Screenmen, . . . . 2 at
Engineer in charge, Nut Island pumping
station, . . . 1 at
Assistant engineers, 4 at
Screenman, 1 at
1
$30.00 wk.
24.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
17.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
30.00 wk.
24.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
30.00 wk.
24.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
17 .00 wk.
16.00 wk.
28.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
36.54 wk.
25.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
25.00 wk.
2 21.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
' 18.00 wk.
16.50 wk.

28.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
28.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
16.00 wk.
1 Does special work on installations and inspections at other stations.
2 Salary $25 or $21 a week, according to salary of engineer relieved.
157
JOINT BOARD ON THE ADMISSION OF THE TOWN
OF READING TO THE NORTH METROPOLITAN
SEWERAGE DISTRICT.
This Joint Board was established by chapter 116, Resolves of
1914, to report to the next General Court not later than the
second Wednesday in January. No appropriation was made
for expenses incident to its work.
The Board is required to “consider the expediency and esti-
mate the cost of adding the town of Reading, or a part thereof,
to the north metropolitan sewerage district, and of the taking
or purchasing by the Commonwealth of the trunk line sewer
constructed by the town of Wakeﬁeld from the Melrose town
line to Main Street in Wakeﬁeld.”
The Board was to consist of the Metropolitan Water and
Sewerage Board and the State Board of Health, but inasmuch
as the latter Board has been superseded by a department of
public health, that department will act in its stead. The
present membership of the Board is —-
Henry P. Walcott, Chairman,
Thomas E. Dwyer, Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board.
Edward A. McLaughlin,
Dr. Allan J. McLaughlin, Commissioner of Public Health.
JOINT BOARD TO PREPARE A PLAN FOR THE DIS-
POSAL OF SEWAGE IN THE CITY OF LYNN.
This joint board is authorized by chapter 63, Resolves of
1914, to report to the General Court on or before the ﬁrst
Wednesday in January, 1915. Its total expenditure is limited
to $3,000, to be paid in the ﬁrst instance by the Commonwealth,
and then assessed upon the city of Lynn at the time required
for the payment of the State tax. All expenses incurred must
be reported by the Board to the Governor and Council for
their approval.
It is the duty of the Board: —
First, to prepare suitable plans and maps for the disposal of sewage.
Second, to consider the various methods of disposal of sewage and the ap-
plication of such methods to any part of the present sewerage system in said
city.
Third, to employ such engineering and other assistance as may be necessary.
Fourth, to ascertain and report the cost of any means of the disposal of
sewage recommended by them.
158
Provision is made that the Board shall have access to all
plans and speciﬁcations relating to the sewage disposal of the
city.
According to the resolve, the Joint Board is composed of the
State Board of Health and the municipal council of Lynn, but
as the State Board of Health has now been abolished, its place
will be taken by the Department of Public Health, created to
supersede the State Board. As the Public Health Council has not
yet been appointed, the ﬁnal composition of ‘the Joint Board
cannot be given, but its present membership is as follows: —
Dr. Allan J. McLaughlin, Commissioner of Public Health.
George H. Newhall, Mayor,
Frank A. Turnbull,
George H. McPhetres, Municipal Council, city of Lynn.
Thomas Campbell, 2d,
George A. Cornet,
The resolve states nothing as to the compensation of the
members of the Joint Board.
JOINT BOARD TO INVESTIGATE THE CONDITION
OF SOUTH BAY IN BOSTON HARBOR.
This Joint Board is authorized by chapter 134, Resolves of
1914, and is required to report to the next General Court not
later than the second Wednesday in January. It may expend
a sum not exceeding $51,000.
The Board is required‘ to “investigate the practicability and
advisability, and estimate the cost of a method or methods of
preventing the nuisance now existing in South bay, so-called,
in Boston harbor.” The Board consists, according to the terms
of the resolve creating it, of the State Board of Health, the
Directors of the Port of Boston, and the Commissioner of Public
Works of the city of Boston. Since the State Board of Health
has been abolished, its place on this Board will be ﬁlled by the
Department of Public Health created to replace the State Board.
No provision is made for the compensation of members of the
Board. As the public health council has not yet been appointed,
the ﬁnal composition of the Joint Board cannot be given. The
names of the officials now composing it are as ‘follows: ——
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Dr. Allan J. McLaughlin, Commissioner of Public Health.
Edward F. McSweeney, Chairman,
Joseph A. Conry, ' Directors of the Port.
Lombard Williams,
Louis K. Rourke, Commissioner of Public Works, city of Boston.
HOMESTEAD COMMISSION.
1 . General Information.
(a) This commission was established by chapter 607, Acts of
1911. Its duties and organization were permanently deﬁned by
chapter 595, Acts of 1913.
(b) Office at 31 Beacon Street, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 10.
(cl) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $3,304.03.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Homestead Commission are to study
the operation of the building and tenement house laws; to in-
vestigate defective housing conditions and remedial measures;
to encourage the creation of local planning boards and to furnish
information for their use; to call the attention of city and town
governments to the law providing for the appointment of
planning boards, so as to promote the purposes of the act.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the work are exercised by the com-
mission which by law consists of nine members. The Director
of the Bureau of Statistics, the president of the Massachusetts
Agricultural College, the Bank Commissioner, and a member of
the State Board of Health (selected by the Board) are members
of the Homestead Commission ea: oﬁ’iciis, but the abolishment of
the State Board of Health by chapter 792, Acts of 1914, makes
the selection of a member of that Board impossible, so that the
commission on Sept. 1, 1914, had eight members. The other ﬁve
members are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council, for terms of three years. One of the ﬁve
must be a woman, one an attorney at law, one a planning ex-
pert,- and at least one a representative of the labor class. The
names and addresses of the members, with the dates of expira-
tion of the terms of the appointed members on Sept. 1, 1914,
were as follows: ——
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Charles F. Gettemy, Director, Bureau of Statistics, Chairman, ea: oﬂicio,
State House.
Kenyon L. Butterﬁeld, President, Massachusetts Agricultural College, ex oﬁ‘icio,
Amherst.
Augustus L. Thorndike, Bank Commissioner, ex oﬁtcio, State House, Boston.
Mrs. Eva W. White, Boston, November, 1916.
Warren D. Foster, Boston, September, 1915.
Henry Sterling, Secretary, Somerville, September, 1917.
Cornelius A. Parker, Boston, August, 1917 .
Arthur C. Comey, Cambridge, July, 1915.
The commission is unpaid, but the members are allowed such
sums for their expenses as may be approved by the Governor and
Council.
4. Management.
The secretary has charge of the ordinary work of the com-
mission, and is remunerated for any loss of time from his regular
work due to the business of the commission. The commission
usually employs a stenographer at $50 a month.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION.
1. General Information.
(a) The Public Service Commission was created by chapter
784, Acts of 1913, to replace the Board of Railroad Commis-
sioners established by chapter 408, Acts of 1869. The commis-
sioners entered upon their duties July 3, 1913.
(b) The office of the commission is at 1 Beacon Street, Boston.
(c) The number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 44.
(cl) The expenses of the Board of Railroad Commissioners
were each year assessed upon the railroads under their jurisdiction.
The appropriation for the Public Service Commission’s expenses,
payable from the State treasury, for 1914 was $177,445.80.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The commission supervises the operations of railroads, street
railways, steamship lines and express companies, and of tele-
phone and telegraph companies. As to companies doing an inter-
state business, its authority is, of course, limited by that of the
national government. Its jurisdiction is comprehensively de-
ﬁned in section 2, chapter 784, Acts of 1913, which reads as
follows: ——
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The commission shall, so far as may be necessary for the purpose of carry-
ing out the provisions of this or any other act, have general supervision and
regulation of, and jurisdiction and control over, the following services, when
furnished or rendered for public use within the commonwealth, and all per-
sons, ﬁrms, corporations, associations and joint stock associations or com-
panies, hereinafter in this act collectively called common carriers, and sever-
ally called a common carrier, furnishing or rendering any such service or
services: —
(a) The transportation or carriage of persons or property, or both, be-
tween points within the commonwealth by railroads, street railways, herein-
after called railways, electric railroads, and steamships, including express
service and car service carried on or upon or rendered in connection with
such railroads, railways, electric railroads or steamships.
(b) The operation of all conveniences, appliances, facilities or equipment
utilized in connection with, or appertaining to, such transportation or car-
riage of persons or property or such express service or car service, by whom-
soever owned or by whomsoever provided, whether the service be common
carriage or merely in facilitation of common carriage.
(c) The transmission of intelligence within the commonwealth by elec-
tricity, by means of telephone lines or telegraph lines or any other method
or system of communication, including the operation of all conveniences,
appliances, instrumentalities, or equipment utilized in connection therewith
or appertaining thereto.
In carrying out its powers the commission may inquire into
the rates, charges, regulations, practices, equipment and service
of common carriers in the Commonwealth. The commission
by its members or responsible agents, may inspect the property
and equipment of companies under its supervision, and may,
when necessary, make a valuation thereof; may establish a
system of forms of accounts, records and memoranda to be kept
by such companies, and may examine, audit, and compel the
production of all their books, records and papers. The approval
of the commission is required for all stock and bond issues by
common carriers.
The commission may also, after hearing and investigation, de-
termine the just and reasonable rates, fares and charges, and the
just, reasonable, safe, adequate and proper regulations, practices,
equipment and appliances of- common carriers in the Common-
wealth, and may ﬁx and prescribe the same by order to be served
upon the carriers to be bound thereby. The commission exer-
cises jurisdiction, original or appellate, over eliminations of grade
crossings, railroad and street railway locations and land takings
therefor, and performs various special functions in the adminis-
tration of the general railroad, street railway and telephone
laws of the Commonwealth.
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The commission may be represented at public hearings within.
or without the State in connection with any proposed legislation
or action by public authorities affecting any public service under
its supervision, or petition and appear before the Interstate
Commerce Commission, and may confer with or appear before
boards of other States having powers over common carriers.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control and direction of the work of this department are
exercised by the commission itself, which consists of ﬁve mem-
bers, one of whom is appointed each year by the Governor,
subject to conﬁrmation by the Council, for a term of ﬁve years. I
The chairman receives a salary of $8,500, and each of the other
members $8,000 annually. All are required to give full time to
their duties. The commission is authorized to appoint or em-
ploy engineers, accountants, statisticians, etc., and to ﬁx their
terms of ofﬁce and their salaries.
The names and residences of the members of the commission
on Sept. 1, 1914, with the dates of expiration of their several
terms, were as follows: —
Frederick J. Macleod, Chairman, Cambridge, 1918.
George W. Anderson, Boston, 1917 . 1 '
Everett E. Stone, Springﬁeld, 1916.
Clinton White, Melrose, 1915.
John F. Meaney, Blackstone, 1919.
The secretary, under the direction of the commission, has
charge of the assignment and notiﬁcation of public hearings and
conferences, conducts the correspondence of the commission,
advises complainants in regard to details of law and procedure,
assists in theyinformal adjustment of complaints, and directs the
general administrative work of the commission. His salary is
$4,000 a year. The present secretary is Mr. Andrew A. Highlands.
The executive secretary has charge of the records of the
meetings of the commission and of the hearings given by it,
assists in the drafting of formal orders, directs and supervises
the work of the librarian of the commission and prepares the
annual reports and the compilations of railroad and street rail-
way laws and other publications from time to time issued by the
commission. His salary is $3,500 a year. The present executive
secretary is Mr. Charles E. Mann.

1 Since resigned.
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The assistant secretary has charge of the work of the general
office, including the ﬁling and indexing of correspondence, com-
plaints and petitions, and all papers and records relating thereto
and exercises immediate supervision over the clerical force of the
office. His salary is $3,000 a year. The present assistant secre-
tary is Mr. Allan Brooks.
The commission employs a force of inspectors whose duty it
is to keep closely in touch with the districts to which they are
assigned, and to make frequent examination and report of the
roadbed and track, bridges and signals, locomotives, cars, equip-
ment and safety appliances of railroad and street railway com-
panies. They investigate conditions of railroad and street’ rail-
way service and operation in their respective districts, and
report upon complaints in relation thereto referred to them for
investigation. They are also required to investigate and report
upon all collisions of trains or cars, all accidents caused by
defective track and equipment, and all fatal and serious acci-
dents however caused upon railroads and street railways, and
to attend inquests thereon. The work of the inspection force is
directed by the chief of the inspection bureau, whose salary is
$5,000 annually. The present chief of the inspection bureau is
Mr. George W. Bishop. '
The supervision of all bridges and signals of railroad and
street railway companies is under the immediate direction of an
engineer of bridges and signals and an assistant. The present
engineer of bridges and signals is Mr. Lewis E. Moore, whose
salary is $4,000 annually.
The engineer of the commission advises the commission in
regard to engineering features of grade crossing eliminations,
and makes the valuations, from time to time required, of rail-
road and street railway properties. His salary is $4,000 a year.
The present engineer is Mr. Henry W. Hayes.
It is the duty of the accountants of the commission to examine
the books and accounts of the companies under the jurisdiction
of the commission, to examine and verify the ﬁnancial reports
which the various companies are required to ﬁle with the com-
mission, and to tabulate and classify the same.
There is also a rate and tariff bureau, which has charge of the
ﬁling, indexing and classiﬁcation of all rates and tariffs pub-
lished by railroad and street. railway companies, and which
makes all necessary investigations regarding such rates and
tariffs. Mr. C. Peter Clark is in charge of this bureau, and his
salary is $4,000 a year.
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The supervision of telephone and telegraph companies is in
charge of a chief of the bureau, whose duties are to supervise
the work of inspectors, who inspect equipment, operating meth-
ods and ﬁles, to investigate and adjust complaints as to rates
or efficiency of service, and to make examinations of commer-
cial routine and operating practices to improve service condi-
tions. The, chief of the bureau is Mr. William H. O’Brien,
whose salary is $3,500 a year.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
1 Compensation.
The officials and employees in this department are organized
in six main groups or divisions, the official in charge of each
being directly responsible to the commission. The number of
officials and employees in each of these groups or divisions on
Aug. 1, 1914, was as follows: —
Chairman, . 1
Commissioners, . . _ . . . . 4
.1. Secretary and office employees, . . 14
11. Chief inspector, inspectors and assistants 19
III. Chief accountant and assistant, . . . . 2
IV. Chief, rate and tariﬁ bureau, and clerk and stenographer, 2
V. Chief engineer, . . . . . . . . 1
VI. Chief, telephone and telegraph bureau and inspector, 2
Total number of officials and employees, 45
The classes of employees in each group or division, and the
rates of their compensation on Aug. 1, 1914, are shown in the
following statement: —-
Chairman, . . . . . . . . . 1 at $8,500.00 yr.
Commissioners, . . . . . . . . 4 at 8,000.00 yr.
1. Secretary, . . . . . . . 1 at 4,000.00 yr.
A. Executive secretary, . . . . 1 at 3,500.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . 3 at 960.00 yr.
H
. . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Librarian, . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Telephone operator, . . . . 1 at 52.00 mo.
B. Assistant secretary, . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
Clerical assistant and ﬁle clerk, . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
C. Messenger, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Assistant messenger and clerk, . . 1 at . 52.00 mo.
Ofﬁce boy, . . . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
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II. Chief inspector, 1 at $5,000.00 yr.
Engineer of bridges and signals, . . . 1 at 4,000.00 yr.
Assistant, . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Railroad inspectors, . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 3 at 2,000.00 yr.
Assistant railroad inspector, . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Street railway inspector, . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
‘f “ “ . . . . 2 at 2,000.00 yr.
Assistant street railway inspector, . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Railroad and street railway inspectors, . . 2 at 2,500.00 yr.
Assistant railroad and street railway inspectors, 2 at 1,500.00 yr.
Motive power inspector, . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Assistant motive power inspector, . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Stenographer (temporary), . . . . 1 at 65.00 mo.
III. Chief accountant, . . . . . . 1 at 5,000.00 yr.
Assistant accountant, . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
IV. Chief, rate and tariff bureau, . . . . 1 at 4,000.00 yr.
Stenographer and clerk, . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
V. Chief engineer, . . I. . . . 1 at 4,000.00 yr.
VI. Chief, telephone and telegraph bureau, . . 1 at 3,500.00 yr.
Telephone inspector, . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
COMMISSION TO CONSIDER IMPROVEMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES IN THE COMMON-
WEALTH, ESPECIALLY IN THE FIVE WESTERN
COUNTIES.
This commission was created by chapter 146, Resolves of
1914, to report to the next General Court. It is authorized to
expend not more than $10,000, but no expenditure in excess of -
$100 may be made without the approval of the Governor and
Council. ‘
The commission is required to investigate and consider further
the question of the control and development of street railway‘
facilities in the ﬁve western counties and in connection with the
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, and also “ to con-
sider generally the needs, possibilities, and probable beneﬁts,
both to the commonwealth and to the ﬁve western counties
thereof, of a development and extension of transportation facil-
ities, and of a utilization of the agricultural, dairy and stock-
raising opportunities of said counties; and to study the causes
and remedies for the diminution of population and the decline
of industries and agriculture therein; the best method of secur-
ing the necessary transportation facilities, including the feasibility
and probable cost of construction by the commonwealth of, and
‘the best kind of construction and most practicable and useful
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routes for, a system of railroads, street and electric railways or‘
state highways to serve, and to promote the development of,
said counties; the advantages and defects of the operation of
such _a transportation system either by agents of the common-
wealth itself, or by leases to, or operating agreements with, ex-
isting railroad corporations or street railway companies, or
otherwise; the desirability and feasibility of securing the con-
struction of such a system of transportation by existing trans-
portation companies through ﬁnancial aid from the common-
wealth by subscriptions to stock, purchase of bonds, direct loans,
or guaranty of stock or bonds, or otherwise; and the expediency,
either as a part or independently of the introduction of such
transportation system, of a state plan of agricultural credit,
under proper safeguards, to present or prospective inhabitants
engaged in agriculture or stock-raising.”
Provision is made for consultation with the United States
Department of Agriculture as to ‘agricultural questions, and with
the United States Department of Justice as to the legality of
the plans considered by the commission for the development of
the section and the railroad questions involved. The commis-
sion is also authorized, in its discretion, to confer informally
with the ofﬁcials of New York, Connecticut, Vermont and New
Hampshire as to co-operative development of contiguous terri-
tory. It is required to give public hearings and to report on or
before Jan. 15, 1915, with drafts of such bills as it may deem
expedient. Power is given to the commission to administer
oaths and to require the attendance of witnesses and the pro—
duction of documents.
This commission consists of ﬁve members appointed’by the
vGovernor, with the advice and consent of the Council, to serve
until the completion of its report. Members of the General
Court of 1914 are eligible for appointment. The names and
residences of the persons appointed to this commission are as
follows: ——
Lewis S. Hyde, Chairman, Springﬁeld.
William G. McKechnie, Springﬁeld.
Samuel D. Sherwood, Springﬁeld.
Richard D. Talbot, Springﬁeld.
Henry J. Ryan, Pittsﬁeld.
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BOARD OF GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMMIS-
SIONERS.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners was
established by chapter 314, Acts of 1885, as the Board of Gas
Commissioners. It was given its present title by chapter 373,
Acts of 1889. The Board organized and began the discharge of
its duties on Aug. 1, 1885.
(b) The office of the Board is in the Ford Building, 15 Ash-
burton Place, Boston.
(0) The number of officials and employees in the service of the
Board July 1, 1914, was 19. '
(d) The total appropriation for the expenses of the Board for
1914 was $62,500. During the year 1913 the income from fees,
which is credited to the Board’s expenses, was, for testing gas
meters, $22,552.25, and for testing electric meters, $149.50, a
total of $22,701.75. The expenses of the Board are each year
assessed upon the companies under its jurisdiction, in propor-
tion to the gross earnings of each during the preceding year.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Board may be stated as follows: ——
(a) Supervision and regulation of gas and electric light com—
panies and municipal lighting plants. _
(b) Supervision of the operations of water companies.
(0) Inspection of gas.
((1) Inspection of gas meters.
(e) Examination and testing of electric meters.
(f) Abatement of smoke in the district including the following
cities and towns: Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Everett,
Chelsea and Brookline. '
In connection with the supervision and regulation of gas and
electric light companies the Board has power to prescribe the
form in which the books and accounts of such companies shall
be kept, and to require the keeping of records of work at manu-
facturing stations and in regard to distributing plants. Each
such company is required to make to the Board annually, on or
before the second Wednesday of September, a return for the year
ending on the thirtieth day of June preceding, showing “the
amount of its authorized capital, its indebtedness and ﬁnancial
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condition, on the said thirtieth day of June preceding, its income
and expenses during the preceding year, its dividends paid out
and declared, a list of the names of all its salaried officers, and
the amount of the annual salary paid to each, and the balance
sheet of its accounts as of said preceding thirtieth of June.”
Such companies are also required to furnish to the Board at all
times any information required by it relative to their condition,
management and operation. (See Revised Laws, chapter 121,
sections 29, 30 and 31, as amended by chapter 406, Acts of 1903.)
Upon petition of any person residing or having a place of
business in a city or town served by a gas or electric light com-
pany, and not supplied with gas or electricity, owing to the
refusal or neglect of the company to furnish such a supply, the
Board may, after notice to the company and a hearing, order
the company to supply the petitioner, on such terms and condi-
tions as are legal and reasonable. (Revised Laws, chapter 121,
section 33, as amended by chapter 164, Acts of 1903.)
The Board may order a reduction in the price or improvement
in the quality of gas or electricity supplied by any company,
after notice and public hearing, upon complaint of the mayor of
a city or the selectmen of a town in which the company is
located, or upon a similar complaint of twenty customers of the
company. A gas or electric light company may apply to the
Board to ﬁx the price of the gas or electricity to be sold there-
after by such company, or ‘to revise any former order or action
taken by the Board in regard to either the quality or the price
of such gas or electricity; and the Board may, after public hear—
ing to the parties interested, adopt such orders as it determines
to be just and reasonable. Such orders are binding on all parties
until further order of the Board. (Revised Laws, chapter 121,
sections 34 and 35.) These sections do not apply to the Boston
Consolidated Gas Company, the price of gas supplied by this
company being regulated by special act (chapter 422, Acts of
1906).
Both company and municipal plants are required to supply
gas and electricity of proper quality. Inspections of gas are
made from time to time to determine whether it conforms to the
standard ﬁxed, the product of the larger companies being in-
spected most frequently. The price of gas or electricity fur-
nished by a municipal plant is not, however, controlled by the
Board in the same manner as the price of gas or electricity fur-
nished by a private company. The price of gas or electricity
supplied by a municipal plant may not, unless the Board con-
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sents, be less than cost, nor may it exceed an amount that will
allow a proﬁt of 8 per cent. on the net investment. It is the
Board’s duty to enforce these limitations. Municipal plants are
also required to keep records and accounts, and to make returns
to the Board, in the same manner as private companies. (See
Revised Laws, chapter 34, section 22, and Acts of 1905, chapter
410, section 5.) .
Provision is made by chapter 483, section 5, Acts of 1909
(amending former legislation), for the inspection and stamping of
all gas meters which are to be furnished to or for the use of any
consumer or company.
Tests of electric meters are made upon application of a cus-
tomer of an electric lighting company, or of the company, as
provided by section 36, chapter 121, Revised Laws, as amended
by chapter 348, Acts of 1911. Additional provisions applying to
demand indicators and other measuring devices are contained in
chapter 437, Acts of 1912.
The Board also controls the issue of securities by gas and
electric light companies. A company may legally issue only such
amount of stock and bonds as the Board approves, and its bond
issues are restricted to an amount equal at par to the value of
its outstanding capital stock. The Board is authorized to pro-
ceed against any company violating these provisions. (See Re-
vised Laws, chapter 109, sections 24, 26-28, also chapter 477,
Acts of 1909, and chapter 374, Acts bf 1910.)
In addition to the powers already mentioned, the Board has
authority to determine many other matters affecting gas and
electric companies, as, for example, whether a company shall be
allowed to enter a territory already occupied by another similar
company, and whether gas companies or electric companies shall,
be allowed to consolidate. Many individual questions are also
brought before the Board relating to conditions of service, rates
and other matters arising as a result of relations of the com-
panies with their customers. A great majority of these are
decided informally.
Authority to supervise the operations of water companies was
given to the Board by chapter 787, Acts of 1914. The Board
has powers in respectto these companies similar to those exercised
by it over gas and electric companies, particularly as to forms of
books and accounts, the keeping of records of work at distribut-
ing stations, annual returns, compulsory supply, revision of price
and improvement in the quality of the water supplied, inspection
and testing of meters, and the issue of securities.
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3. Control, Direction and Management.
The activities of this department are under the direct charge
of the members of the Board itself. They are three in number,
one being appointed each year by the Governor, subject to con-
ﬁrmation by the Council, for a term of three years. The present
members of the Board are: ——
Forrest E. Barker, Chairman, Worcester, 1916.
Morris Schaff, Cambridge, 1917 .
Alonzo R. Weed, Newton, 1915.
The chairman receives an annual salary of $5,000, and the
other two members $4,500 each. The Board is responsible to
the Governor, and its members may be removed by him for
cause after notice and hearing.
The employees of the Board are divided into three main di-
visions: (1) clerical, (2) gas and gas meter inspection, and (3)
smoke inspection. The work of the ﬁrst division is directed by '
the clerk of the Board, who is appointed by the Governor, with
the advice and consent of the Council, for an indeﬁnite term.
The present clerk is Mr. Robert G. Tobey, whose salary is $3,000
a year. Inspection of gas and gas meters is directed by the
chief inspector of gas and gas meters, who, with his two assist-
ants, is appointed by the -Governor and Council for a term of
three years. Deputy inspectors are appointed by the Board.
In the course of their work, this chief inspector, his assistants
and deputies visit the communities throughout the State sup-
plied with gas. The present chief inspector of gas and gas
meters is Mr. Charles D. Jenkins, who receives an annual salary
‘of $2,800. The chief inspector of smoke is Mr. William H.
Gerrish, whose annual salary is $2,800. For testing electric
meters the Board employs Prof. F. A. Laws of the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, who is compensated at the rate of $3
per hour when making tests and $1.50 per hour when traveling.
He is also allowed traveling and other expenses. The Board
keeps a set of standardized appliances for testing electric meters
at the Institute under charge of Professor Laws.
Up to Sept. 1, 1914, no changes in the organization of the
department had been made to carry out the provisions of the
act authorizing the Board to supervise water companies.
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4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation. -
The officials and employees in this department are organized
into three groups, the person in charge of each being directly
responsible to the Board. These groups, and the number of
officials and employees in each group on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown
in the following summary: —
Chairman of the Board, . 1
Members of the Board, . . . . . . . 2
I. Clerk of the Board and office employees, . . . 4
II. Chief inspector of gas and gas meters, assistants, etc., 9
III. Chief inspector of smoke, inspectors, etc., 4
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . . 20
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —-
Chairman of the Board, . . . . . . 1 at $5,000.00 yr.
Members of the Board, . . . . . . 2 at 4,500.00 yr.
I. Clerk of the Board, . . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Reporting stenographer, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
11. Chief inspector of gas and gas meters, . . 1 at 2,800.00 yr.
Assistant inspectors, . . . . . 2 at 1,800.00 yr.
Deputy inspector of gas meters, . . '. 1 at 1,040.00 yr.
“ “ “ “ “ . . . ' 1 at 74.00 mo.
“ “ “ “ “ . . . 1 at 15.00 wk.
“ “ “ “ “ . . . 1 at 14.00 wk.
Deputy inspectors of gas meters (temporary), . 2 at 12.00 wk.
III. Chief inspector of smoke, . . . . 1 at 2,800.00 yr.
Inspectors, . . . l . . . . 2 at 1,500.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
BANK COMMISSIONER.
1. General Information.
(a) The department was established by chapter '14, Acts of
1838. .
(b) Office located in State House, Boston. _
(c) Number of ofﬁcials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 50.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $121,000.
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2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Bank Commissioner’s department examines once in each
year, and more often if it is deemed necessary, every banking
institution chartered by the Commonwealth and placed under
its supervision. It is the duty of the Bank Commissioner to
see that the laws governing these institutions are complied with.
The department examines the condition of credit unions and of
those who are licensed to receive money for transmission abroad
and for safe-keeping. The State Treasurer’s department is also
examined by the Bank Commissioner twice a year: in January,
for the joint ways and means committee of the Legislature, and
in August for the Governor and Council.
The auditing committee of each savings bank is required to
have its institution audited by a certiﬁed public accountant,
approved by this department; if requested by the auditing com-
mittee, the Bank Commissioner’s department makes the audit
instead of a certiﬁed public accountant, the expense of the audit
being borne by the bank. Upon request of a trust company the
department >may make an audit in place of the stockholders’
examining committee audit, the expense of the same to be borne
by the trust company.
3. Control and Management.
The control and management of this department are vested
in a commissioner, who is appointed by the Governor, with the
advice and consent of the Council, for a term of three years.
The present commissioner is Mr. Augustus L. Thorndike, ap-
pointed in 1912. His salary is $5,000 per annum. He exercises
full authority over the department. He may be removed from
Ofﬁce by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the
Council. The Bank Commissioner is also a member of the
Board of Bank Incorporation. '
The Bank Commissioner’s department is subdivided into the
following divisions: —
Savings bank division.
Trust company division.
Co-operative bank division.
Foreign bankers and credit unions division.
Each of the ﬁrst three divisions mentioned is in charge of a
chief, who is responsible to and may be removed from office by
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the Bank Commissioner. The foreign banks and credit unions
are in charge of a special examiner, who is also responsible to
and may be removed from office by the commissioner.
These officials represent the department in their work. The
examiners and assistants who conduct bank examinations and
audits are required to ﬁle weekly reports on their work, accom-
panied by their expense account for the same time.
All employees of the Bank Commissioner’s department are
appointed and discharged by the commissioner, not being subject
to civil service rules and regulations.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂ'icials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of this department are organized
into ﬁve main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the commissioner. The titles of these groups, with
the number of officials and employees in each group on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following outline: —
Bank Commissioner, . . . . . . . . . 1
Deputy commissioner, . . . . . _ . . . 1
I. Clerical division, . . . . . . . . . 11
II. Savings bank division, . . . . . . . . 13
III. Trust company division, . . . . . . . 7
IV. Co-operative bank division, . . . . . . . 18
V. Special examiner, . . . . . . . . 1
Total number of oﬁicials and employees, . . . . . 52
The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division and the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown
in the following statement: —
Bank Commissioner, . . 1 at $5,000.00 yr.
Deputy commissioner (also chief of trust company
division), . . . . . . . 1 at 3,500.00 yr.
I. Clerical division: ——
Chief clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 2,300.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Clerks (temporary), . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 12.00 wk.
“ “ . . . . . 3 at . 10.00 wk.
Messenger, . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
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II. Savings bank division: —
Chief, . . . . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.
Examiner, . . . . . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
Assistant examiners, . . . . . 2 at 1,800.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 3 at 1,400.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 2 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Auditing clerks, . . . . . 2 at 900.00 yr.
III. Trust company division: —— I
Deputy bank commissioner, chief of this divi—
sion, reported above: —
Examiners, . . . . . . 2 at 2,200.00 yr.
Assistant examiners, . . . . . 5 at 1,400.00 yr.
IV. Co—operative bank division: ——
Chief, . . . . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Assistant examiners, . . . . . 3 at 1,800.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 3 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Auditing clerks, . . . . . 8 at 1,000.00 yr.
. . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
V. Special examiner (has charge of foreign bankers
and credit unions division), .. . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
BOARD OF BANK INCORPORATION.
1. General Information.
(a) Established by chapter 204, Acts of 1906.
(5) Ofﬁce located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 4.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $200.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
It is the duty of the Board to pass upon all applications, after
public hearings, for the establishment of domestic banking cor-
porations, the establishment of trust departments of trust com-
panies, and the change of name of banking institutions incor-
porated under the laws of this Commonwealth.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
The Bank Commissioner, Treasurer and Receiver—General and
the Commissioner of Corporations constitute the Board, which
is organized with a chairman and a clerk, all of whom serve
without compensation. The clerk of the Board is also the deputy
bank commissioner. He receives all applications and petitions,
arranges hearings, forwards form of advertisement to attorney
acting for petitioners, attends all hearings and keeps the records.
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TRUSTEES OF GENERAL INSURANCE GUARANTY
FUND, STATE ACTUARY AND STATE MEDICAL
DIRECTOR.
By chapter 561 of the Acts of 1907, the General Insurance
Guaranty Fund is created a body corporate with such powers
as are speciﬁcally provided in that act and with all the general
corporate powers incident thereto. The act (section 14) pro-
vides that “the affairs of said corporation shall be managed by
a board of seven trustees, who shall be appointed by the governor
with the advice of the council, shall be selected from persons
then trustees of savings. banks or of savings and insurance banks,
and shall serve without compensation.” Sections 15 and 16 of
the same act provide that the trustees of the General Insurance
Guaranty Fund shall, with the approval of the Governor and
Council, appoint an insurance actuary, to be called State Actu-
ary, and a physician, to be known as the State Medical Director.
In this report, the trustees of the General Insurance Guaranty
Fund, the State Actuary and the State Medical Director, with
their assistants and employees, are considered as constituting
subdivisions of a single organization unit (or department), the
control over which is placed in the trustees of the guaranty
fund and the immediate management of which is placed in the
secretary of the trustees, the State Actuary and the State Medi-
cal Director.
1. General Information.
(a) This department was‘ established in 1907.
(b) Offices of the Secretary and Actuary located at 161 Devon-
shire Street; office of Medical Director, 520 Commonwealth.
Avenue, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 16.
(cl) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $17,000.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the department may be summarized as fol-
lows: —
(a) The trustees of the General Insurance Guaranty Fund
hold certain funds as a guaranty for all obligations on policies
or annuity contracts of the insurance departments of all sav-
ings and insurance banks. The funds so held by the trustees
consist of moneys turned over to them by every savings and
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insurance bank, equal to 4 per cent. of all premiums received
on policies or annuities.
There are four savings banks issuing life insurance, namely,
the Whitman Savings ‘Bank, the People’s Savings Bank of Brock-
ton, the City Savings Bank and the Berkshire County Savings
Bank of Pittsﬁeld.
(b) The State Actuary performs the work of insurance actu-
ary for the savings banks which have established insurance de-
partments. He computes all premium charges, surrender values,
loan values, etc.; prepares all policy forms used by the banks,
and furnishes to them all books of record, schedules and other
papers and books. He approves the amounts of the guaranty
funds at the banks, makes annual and other valuations, recom-
mends to banks the amounts and scale of distribution of divi-
dends to the policyholders, assists the banks in the interpreta-
tion of the insurance laws and practice, and advises with the
banks as to expenses and other insurance principles.
(0) The State Medical Director acts on all applications for
insurance in the savings banks, as to acceptance, rejection, modi-
ﬁcation, postponement, or revival; he acts on death claims; de-
termines rules for acceptance and rejection of applicants;
appoints and superintends the medical ﬁeld force, comprising
local medical examiners in the various cities and towns.
(d) The secretary assists the savings banks in the general care
of the insurance agencies established in factories, mills and
other places by the banks.
3. Control and Direction.
The Board of Trustees, consisting of seven members, exercises
control and direction over this department. The names and ad-
dresses of the members on July 1, 1914, with the dates of ex-
piration of their terms were as follows: —
Warren A. Reed, President, Brockton, July, 1921.
James F. Jackson, Brookline, July, 1920.
Norman H. White, Brookline, July, 1919.
George Wigglesworth, Milton, July, 1918.
Frank J. Hale, Newton, July, 1917. .
Charles C. Hitchcock, Treasurer, Ware, July, 1916.
Hamilton Mayo, Leominster, July, 1915.
The above-named officials are appointed by the Governor,
with the advice and consent of the Council, for a term of seven
years. They are responsible to and may be removed'for cause
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by the Governor, with the advice of the Council. The trustees
elect from their own number a president, vice president and
treasurer. They also elect a clerk, and adopt a code of by-laws.
The trustees have the power of appointment and removal of
those in immediate charge of the department, and the presi-
dent or some other officer of the Board of Trustees approves all
bills. The trustees hold regular meetings on the ﬁrst and third
Wednesday of each month, and an executive committee author-
ized to act for the trustees in their absence, consisting of the
president and vice president, meets weekly to confer with the
State Actuary, State Medical Director, secretary and clerk‘ of
the trustees. ‘
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department
are vested in the State Actuary, State Medical Director and
secretary. The present State Actuary is Mr. William J. Mont-.
gomery, whose salary is $2,400 per annum. This official is
elected by the trustees of the General Insurance Guaranty Fund,
with the approval of the Governor and Council, for an indeﬁnite
term of office. He is responsible to the trustees of the General
Insurance Guaranty Fund, by whom he may be removed from
office, with the consent of the Governor and Council.
The management of the medical department is vested in a
State Medical Director, who is elected for an indeﬁnite term by
the trustees of the General Insurance Guaranty Fund, with the
approval of the Governor and Council. The present State Medi-
cal Director is Horace D. Arnold, M.D., whose salary is $2,500
~per annum. ‘He is responsible to the trustees and may be re-
moved by them, with the approval of the Governor and Coun-
cil. The director has full authority on all matters involving
medical selection of applicants, including appointment and re-
moval of assistants and local medical examiners. The local
examiners, numbering 78, receive no compensation from the
State, but are paid by the savings and insurance banks.
The secretary and clerk is appointed by the trustees for a
term of one year. He is responsible to the trustees and may
be removed from office by them. The present secretary is Mr.
Harry W. Kimball, whose salary is $1,500 per annum. His
work consists in rendering assistance to the banks in caring for
the insurance agencies. There is no express law providing for
this work, but the trustees deemed it wise to assist the banks.
The power to appoint and discharge employees, with the
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exception of the State Medical Director’s assistants and local
medical examiners, is vested in the trustees of the General In-
surance Guaranty Fund.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The titles of the officials in charge of the groups or divisions
of the department, with the number of ofﬁcials and employees
in each group on Aug. 1, 1913,,are given in the following, sum-
mary: ~—
Trustees, 1 .
I. Secretary,
II. State Actuary,
III. State Medical Director,
encore-mo:
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees,
The classes of officials and-employees in each main group or
division, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following outline: —
Trustees, 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2
I. Secretary and clerk of trustees, . . . 1 at $1,500.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 660.00 yr.
II. State Actuary, . . . . . . 1 at 2,400.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . ' . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
Stenographer (temporary), . . . .' 1 at 50.00 mo.
' Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
III. State Medical Director, . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Assistant medical director, . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
SUPERVISOR OF LOAN AGENCIES.
1. General Information.
(a) The department was established by chapter 727, Acts of
1911.
(5) Ofﬁce located at 6 Park Street, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and employees, July 1,'1914, was 5.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $10,750.

1 Law provides for seven trustees; on Aug. 1, 1913, there was one vacancy.
2 No compensation.
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2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Supervisor of Loan Agencies issues licenses to engage
directly or indirectly in the business of making loans of $300 or
less where the amount payable for interest and expenses exceeds
in the aggregate 12 per cent. per annum upon the sum loaned;
establishes the rates of interest that licensees and pawnbrokers
may charge or receive upon any loan; 'and establishes regula—
tions respecting the granting of the licenses to make small loans,
and the business carried on by the licensees. The supervisor
receives weekly returns of loans made and discharged, and
monthly and annual statements of expenditures and receipts.
He may visit loan offices as often as he deems necessary to
investigate the affairs of the companies. He has full authority
to prosecute any person violating the law.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department are
vested in a supervisor, appointed by the Governor and conﬁrmed
by the Council for a term of three years. The present Super-
visor of Loan Agencies is Mr. E. Gerry Brown, whose salary is
v$3,500 per annum.
This official is responsible to, and may be removed from ofﬁce
by, the Governor and Council. The supervisor personally per-
forms the duties and exercises the powers provided by law for
this office.
The salaries of the officials and employees in this department
on Aug. 1, 1913, were as follows: ——
Supervisor, . . . . . . . . 1 at $3,500.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,098.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER.
1. General Information.
(a) This department was established by chapter 124, Acts of
1855.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 63.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $91,500.
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.2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Insurance Commissioner include (1)
supervising and examining insurance companies, fraternal socie-
ties, the insurance departments of savings banks, the retirement
association of the Commonwealth, the retirement association of
counties and the teachers’ retirement association; (2) valuing all
life insurance policies; (3) passing upon the legality of all life
and disability policies; (4) upon the adequacy of rates for work-
men’s compensation insurance; (5) upon the qualiﬁcations of
agents and brokers, and licensing them; (6) auditing the annual
statements of all companies operating in the Commonwealth;
(7) collecting fees.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control as well as management and immediate charge of the
department are vested in the commissioner, who is appointed by
the Governor and Council for a term of three years. He is re-
sponsible to and may be removed from Ofﬁce by the Governor.
The present Insurance Commissioner is Mr. Frank H. Hardison,
whose salary is $5,000 per annum.
In the absence of the Insurance Commissioner, the department
is in charge of the deputy commissioner.
The work of the department groups itself into several divisions,
the officials in immediate charge being appointed under civil
service rules, with the exception of examiners in charge of two
groups, who are appointed by the Insurance Commissioner, with
the approval of the Governor and Council. All of these officials
are subject to the direction of the Insurance Commissioner and
exercise no independent authority. Some of the employees are
transferred from one class of work to another as circumstances
require.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁlcials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the Insurance Commissioner’s
department are organized into an office force and seven main
groups or divisions, each of which is directly responsible to the
commissioner. The names of these groups or divisions, with the
number of officials and employees in each group on Aug. 1, 1913,
are given in the following summary: —
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Insurance Commissioner,
Deputy Commissioner,
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.’
VII.
VIII.
Oﬁice, . .
Cashier and clerk,
Actuarial division, . . .
Examiner of insurance companies division,
Auditor’s division, . . .
Workmen’s compensation division,
Fraternal division,
Agency division, .
Total number of officials and employees,
on-eoeoowco-<X>-—
64
The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913,
are shown in the following outline: ——
Insurance Commissioner,
Deputy commissioner,
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Office: ——
Stenographer and typewriter,
(( (l (K
File and correspondence clerk, .
Clerk, examining policy forms including pro-
posals, and incorporation papers, .
Telephone operator, stenographer and type-
writer, . . .
Messenger and clerk, . .
Copyists (temporary employees),
Cashier and clerk, . . .
Actuary, . . .
Assistant actuary
Heads of divisions,
Clerks, valuing policies,
‘l (I {I
I‘ ‘l t‘
K‘ K‘ t‘
‘C ‘C l‘
Stenographer, typewriter, valuing poli-
cies, . . . .
Chief examiner of insurance companies,
Examiner, . . . . .
Chief auditor and assistant in examinations,
Clerk, examiner and auditor, .
Auditor and assistant in examinations,
Examiner, chief of workmen’s compensation
bureau,. . . . .
Inspector of compensation risks, .
Compiler of compensation statistics,
1 at $5,000.00 yr.
1 at
1at
1at
1at
1 at
1at
1at
2at
1at
1at
1at
4at
1at
2at
.22 at
4at
3at
1at
1at
1 at
1at
1at
1at
3,500.00 yr.
1,020.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
960.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
480.00 yr.
40.00 mo.
1,200.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
960.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
‘720.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
3,000.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
1,800.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1at
1at
1at
3,000.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
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VII. Chief clerk in charge of fraternals, and examiner
of policy forms and company charters, . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.
VIII. Clerk, in charge agency work, . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
Clerks, agency work, . . . 3 at 720.00 yr.
Clerk, agency work (temporary employee), . 1 at 600.00 yr.
BOARD OF APPEAL FOR FIRE INSURANCE RATES.
The Board of Appeal for Fire Insurance Rates was estab-
lished by chapter 493 of the Acts of 1911, to hear the complaint
of any person, ﬁrm or corporation aggrieved by any rating of a
ﬁre insurance company or board. The law provides that after
due hearing the Board make known its ﬁndings as to whether
the established rate is excessive, unfair or discriminatory, and -
make such recommendations as it deems advisable. The ﬁnd-
ings and recommendations of the Board are to be open to public
inspection.
The Board consists of three members, two of whom are ap-
pointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the
Council, for a term of three years, the third member being
either the Insurance Commissioner or some person whom he
may appoint as special deputy for that purpose. The Insurance
Commissioner or the special deputy is ere-oﬁieio chairman of the
Board. The members of the Board in September, 1914, were: —
Frank H. Hardison, Insurance Commissioner, Wellesley (Hills).
Alfred E. Green, Duxbury, January, 1915.
Judd Dewey, Boston, January, 1915.
.The compensation of the two members appointed by the
Governor (and the special deputy if appointed) is ﬁxed at the
rate of $10 for each day of actual service, but the Insurance
Commissioner when he acts with the Board receives no extra
compensation. '
Since its existence the Board has not been called upon to
hear any cases of appeal and has incurred no expense.
COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AND REPORT UPON THE
QUESTIONS OF MONOPOLY AND RATES IN INSUR-
ANCE.
This commission was created by chapter 160, Resolves of
1914, which ﬁxes no date for the rendering of its report. It is
authorized to incur such expenses, not exceeding $4,000, as the
Governor and Council shall approve.
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The duty of the commission, according to the resolve creating
it, is “to investigate the practices of insurance companies and
their rates in workmen’s compensation and other insurance, with
a view to determining whether or not any monopoly or com-
bination exists in the insurance business; also, whether the
rates charged by insurance companies for workmen’s compensa-
tion and other insurance are reasonable, and to what extent
government regulation of insurance rates is desirable.”
The commission consists of three members, one of whom must
be the Insurance Commissioner and the other two are appointed-
by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council,
to serve until the function of the commission is performed. No ‘
compensation is allowed. The members of the commission are: ——
Frank H. Hardison, Insurance Commissioner, Wellesley.
Thomas P. Riley, First Assistant Attorney-General, Malden.
William J. Montgomery, State Actuary, Boston.
STATE BOARD OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES.
1. General Information.
(a) The State Board of Labor and Industries was created by
chapter 726, Acts of 1912. The members of the Board were
appointed July 30, 1913, and organized Aug. 8, 1913.
(b) The main office of the Board is at 1 Beacon Street, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees Sept. 1, 1914, was 47.
(cl) The appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $110,560.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
This Board was created to investigate the conditions existing
in any line of industry carried on by the inhabitants of the
Commonwealth, and with power to conduct such investigations
outside of the Commonwealth and to procure information for
the promotion of industrial development or the improvement of
industrial conditions; also to centralize the work of enforcing
labor legislation which had previously been performed in part
by the District Police and in part by the State Board of Health.
The principal powers and duties of the Board are set forth in
sections 4 and 5 of chapter 726, Acts of 1912, which read as
follows: —
SECTION 4. The board may investigate the conditions existing in any line
of industry carried on by inhabitants of the commonwealth, and such investi-
gations may be extended outside of the commonwealth to procure information
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for the promotion of industrial development or the improvement of industrial
conditions. The board shall receive all complaints concerning conditions ex?
isting in any industry carried on by inhabitants of the commonwealth, or
concerning alleged violations of any laws enforced under its direction, and
shall thereupon make or direct all needful and appropriate investigations
and prosecutions. It may employ experts or other necessary assistants to aid
in the performance of any duty imposed upon it by law. It may make rules
not inconsistent with existing law for carrying out the provisions of ‘this act.
SECTION 5. All powers and duties with reference to the enforcement of
laws relating to labor and the employment thereof, the inspection and licensing
of buildings or parts of buildings used for industrial purposes, the inspection
and licensing of the workers therein and of all other industrial employees
within the commonwealth, the enforcement of laws relating to the employ-
ment of women and minors, and the institution of proceedings in prosecution
of violations of any of the said laws, now conferred or imposed by law upon
the state board of health or state inspectors of health, or upon the chief of
the district police, the inspectors of factories and public buildings of the dis-
trict police, or the inspection department of the district police, or the deputy
chief of the inspection department of the district police, with the exception
of such duties and powers as are now imposed by law upon the chief inspector
of boilers or the boiler inspectors of the district police, and with the further
exception of such powers and duties as relate to the inspection of buildings.
under erection, alteration or repair, are hereby transferred to the state board
of labor and industries. Said board may delegate to such commissioner,
deputy commissioners or inspectors as are under its direction such of the
above powers as it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
Buildings used for industrial purposes under the meaning of this act shall
include factories, workshops, bakeries, mechanical establishments, laundries,
foundries, tenement-house workrooms, all other buildings or parts of build-
ings in which manufacturing is carried on, and mercantile establishments as
deﬁned in section seventeen of chalpter ﬁve hundred and fourteen of the acts
of the year nineteen hundred and nine.
A considerable portion of the laws which this Board is charged
to enforce are to be found in chapter 514, Acts of 1909, but
several additions and amendments to this act have been made
since its passage.v
The Board is authorized, jointly with the Industrial Accident
Board, to make rules and regulations for the prevention of in-
dustrial accidents and diseases, as described on page 189 of this
report. (See chapter 813, Acts of 1913.)
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the work of this department are
in the hands of the Board which consists of ﬁve members,
one being appointed each year for a term of ﬁve years, but the
members ﬁrst appointed were designated for terms of ﬁve years,
four years, three years, two years and one year, respectively.
A
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The members of the Board are appointed and may be removed
by the Governor with the consent of the Couricil. The members
of the Board on Sept. 1, 1914, and the dates of expiration of their
respective terms, were as follows: ——
Mr. Alfred W. Donovan, Chairman, Rockland, March, 1919.
Mr. John Golden, Fall River, March, 1918.1
Mrs. Mary H. Dewey, Cambridge,‘ March, 1917.
Prof. Selskar M. Gunn, Watertown, March, 1916.
Dr. A. H. Quessy, Fitchburg, March, 1915.
4. Management.
The executive officer of this department is the Commissioner
of Labor, who is appointed by the Board for such term as the
Board may determine. He is responsible to the Board and may
be removed by it. He is required by law to devote all his time
to the affairs of the Board, under its direction. He exercises
such powers as may be delegated to him by the Board, and is
authorized, with the Board’s consent, to divide the Common-
' wealth into inspection districts and to assign inspectors to such
districts as he deems necessary. He may amend, suspend or
revoke any order of an inspector or deputy commissioner, but
any order made by him may be amended, suspended or revoked
by the Board. His salary is determined by the Board, but may
not be less than $5,000 nor more than $7,500 a year. Mr. Edwin
Mulready is the present commissioner.
The statute creating the Board provides for the appointment
of two deputy commissioners of labor, one of whom is to be
“especially qualiﬁed to supervise the enforcement of laws . . .
which relate to the health of persons employed in buildings used
for industrial purposes,” and‘ is to be charged with that duty.
Under this provision Mr. William H. Coburn has been made
acting deputy commissioner at a salary of $2,500 a year. The
powers and duties of the other deputy commissioner are not
expressly deﬁned by law. The deputy appointed has, however,
received all complaints from labor organizations and labor men
generally, and is in immediate charge of the industrial inspectors.
The deputy commissioner now performing these duties is Cor-
nelius J. Carmody, who receives a salary of $2,500 a year. The
deputy commissioners are under the direction of the Commis-
sioner of Labor, but are ﬁnally responsible to the Board, by
whom they are appointed and may be removed at any time,
and by whom their salaries are ﬁxed.

1 Since resigned.
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The Board has.created the office of counsel and appointed
Edward F. Wallace to that position, at a salary of $3,000 a
year. All legal matters, including opinions and the trial of
cases, are referred to the counsel.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of this Board are divided into
four groups, the official in‘ charge of each of the ﬁrst three
groups reporting direct to the Commissioner of Labor. The
number of ofﬁcials and employees in each group on Sept. 1, 1914,
is shown in the following outline: —
Chairman of Board, 1
Members of Board, . . 4
Commissioner of Labor, . . . . . _ . 1
I. Deputy commissioner and industrial inspectors, . 13
II. Acting deputy commissioner and health inspectors, . . 11
III. Counsel and attorney, . . . . 2
IV. Ofﬁce employees: —
A. Clerks and stenographers, Boston oﬁce, . . . 10
B. Clerks and stenographers, Branch offices, . . . 5
Total number of officials and employees, . . . 47
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation, on Sept. 1, 1914, are
given in the following statement: — ' '
Chairman of the Board, . . . . . . 1 at $1,500.00 yr.
Members of the Board, . . . . . . 4 at 1,000.00 yr.
Commissioner of Labor, . . . . . . 1 at 6,000.00 yr.
I. Deputy commissioner, . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Industrial inspectors, . . . . 5 at 1,750.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 1,700.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 2 at 1,600.00 yr.
“ “ . - . . . 4 at 1,550.00 yr.
II. Acting deputy commissioner, . . . i 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Industrial health inspectors, . . . 10 at 1,500.00 yr.
III. Counsel, . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
Attorney, . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
IV. Office employees: —
A. General office, Bo‘ston: —
Clerk, . . . . . ' . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Stenographer and clerk (ﬁling index),. 1 at 7 20.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . 2 at 7 20.00 yr.
“ . . . . 1 at 660.00 yr.
“ . '. . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
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Stenographer, . . . . 1 at $480.00 yr.
Clerk, . . ' . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Telephone operator, . . . 1 at 12.00 wk. .
Oﬁice boy, . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
B. Branch offices: ——
Stenographer, North Adams, . . 1 at - 360.00 yr.
Stenographer, Worcester, . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Stenographer, Lawrence, . . ._ 1 at 360.00 yr.
Stenographer, Springﬁeld, . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Stenographer, Fall River, . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT BOARD.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board was established in 1912 under the provisions of
chapter 751, Acts of 1911.
(b) Office located at 1 Beacon Street, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 51.
(cl) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $88,450.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Industrial Accident Board are to carry
out the provisions of the law which provides for compensating
employees for personal injuries received in the course of their
employment, and which seeks to prevent such injuries. The
Board receives and considers reports of injuries, claims for com-
pensation, agreements in regard to compensation, settlement
receipts and requests for arbitration, review of decisions and
hearings before the full Board. It adjusts complaints, passes
upon disputed fees of attorneys, physicians and hospitals, sum-
marizes statistics of injuries, and exercises such other functions
as are imposed upon it by the Workmen’s Compensation Act.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the department are exercised by the
Board, consisting of ﬁve members. The names and addresses of
the members on July 1, 1914, with the dates of expiration of
their respective terms, were as follows: —
James B. Carroll, Chairman, Springﬁeld, May, 1917.
Dudley M. Holman, Taunton, May, 1916.
David T. Dickinson, Cambridge, May, 1915.
Edward F. McSweeney, Boston, May, 1919.
Joseph A. Parks, Fall River, May, 1918.
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Since July 1 Mr. McSweeney has been made chairman of the
Directors of the Port of Boston. No appointment has been
made to ﬁll the vacancy so created.
The Board is appointed by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council, and is responsible to the Governor and
Council. The regular term is ﬁve years. The Board is organ-
ized with a chairman and a secretary, the chairman being des-
ignated by the Governor, and the secretary elected by the Board.
Regular Board meetings are held once a week, and the arbitra-
tion committee of the Board holds daily meetings.
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department are
vested in a secretary, who is appointed by the Board. The
present secretary is Mr. Robert E. Grandﬁeld, whose salary is
$3,000 per annum. He is responsible to the Board, and subject
to removal as provided by the civil service rules. The Board has
power to appoint and discharge employees subject to civil service
regulations. This power, however, it delegates to the secretary.
The work of the department is divided into three subdivisions,
each in charge of a clerk, who works under the management of
the secretary.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The number of officials and employees in each division on
Aug. 1, 1913, is shown in the following summary: —
Industrial Accident Board, . . . . . . . . 5
Secretary and stenographer, . . . . . 2
A. Clerk in charge of reports, and assistants, . . . . 12
B. Clerk in charge of statistics, and assistants, . . . ' 12
C. Clerk in charge of arbitrations and agreements, and assistants, 12
Total number of oﬂﬁcials and employees, . . . . 43
The classes of officials and employees, together with the rates
of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following
outline: ——
Chairman, . . . > . . . . . . 1 at $5,000.00 yr.
Members, . . . . . . . . . 4 at 4,500.00 yr.
Secretary, . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
Stenographer to secretary, . . .i . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
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A. Clerk in charge of reports, . . . . 1 at $1,020.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . . 1 at 832.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 4 at 600.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Clerk (provisional), . . . . . l at 312.00 yr.
Clerks (temporary appointment), . . . 3 at 480.00 yr.
Messenger (provisional), . . . . 1 at 312.00 yr.
B. Clerk in charge of statistics, . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . . 2 at 600.00 yr.
Clerks (temporary), . . . . . 7 at 480.00 yr.
Tabulating machine operator (provisional), . 1 at 600.00 yr.
“ “ “ “ . 1 at 480.00 yr.
C. Clerk in charge of arbitrations and agree-
ments, . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . . 8 at 600.00 yr.
Clerks (temporary), . . . . . 3 at 480.00 yr.
JOINT BOARD FOR PREVENTION OF INDUSTRIAL
ACCIDENTS AND DISEASES.1
1. General Information.
(a) This Joint Board, consisting of the State Board of Labor
and Industries and the Industrial Accident Board was created
by chapter 813, Acts of 1913, and held its ﬁrst meeting Aug. 20,
1913.
(b) The office of the Board is at 1 Beacon Street, Boston.
(0) The Board has no paid officials or employees, but the
secretary of the Industrial Accident Board acts as its secretary.
(d) The appropriation for the expenses of the Board for 1914
was $10,000.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The work of the Joint Board is deﬁned in the act estab-
lishing it, particularly in sections 1, 3 and 6, which read as
follows: ——
SECTION 1. The state board of labor and industries and the industrial
accident board, sitting jointly, shall investigate from time to time employ-
ments and places of employment within the commonwealth, and determine
what suitable safety devices or other reasonable means or requirements for
the prevention of accidents shall be adopted or followed in any or all such
employments or places of employment; and also shall determine what suitable
devices or other reasonable means or requirements, for the prevention of
industrial or occupational diseases shall be adopted or followed in any or all
such employments or places of employment; and shall make reasonable rules,
regulations and orders for the prevention of accidents and the prevention of
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ment. Such rules, regulations and orders may apply to both employer and
employee. _
SECTION 3. The joint board may appoint committees, on which employers
and employees shall be represented, to investigate and recommend rules and
regulations.
SECTION 6. The joint board may require every physician treating a patient
whom he believes to be suffering from any ailment or disease contracted as a
result of the nature, circumstances or conditions of the patient’s employment
to report such information relating thereto as it may require, within such time
as it may ﬁx, to the state board of labor and industries, and may issue a list '
of such diseases which shall be regularly reported upon by physicians and may
add to or change such list at any time. Copies of all such reports and all
statistics and data compiled therefrom shall be kept by the state board of
labor and industries, and shall be furnished on request to the industrial accident
board and the state board of health.
The act also ﬁxes. the requirements for hearings by the Joint
Board, and the penalty for violation of the rules and regulations
which the Board may establish.
3. Control and Direction.
The Joint Board itself has control and direction of all work
done under its authority. The chairmen of the two boards act
alternately as chairman of the Joint Board. The members of
the two boards on July 1, 1914, were: —
Industrial Accident Board.
James B. Carroll, Chairman, Springﬁeld. ‘
Dudley M. Holman, Taunton.
David T. Dickinson, Cambridge.
Edward F. McSweeney, Boston. 1
Joseph A. Parks, Fall River.
Board of Labor and Industries.
Alfred W. Donovan, Chairman, Rockland.
John Golden, Fall River. 1
Mrs. Mary H. Dewey, Cambridge.
Selskar M. Gunn, Watertown.
A. H. Quessy, M.D., Fitchburg.
The members of both these boards are appointed by the
Governor, subject to conﬁrmation by the Council, for terms of
ﬁve- years, one member of each Board being appointed annually.
As members of their individual boards they receive an annual
salary, but as members of the Joint Board they receive no com-
pensation.

1 Since resigned.
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Two subcommittees, of ﬁve members each, have been ap-
pointed by the chairmen of the two boards acting jointly, one
committee to study measures for the prevention of industrial
accidents, the other to consider means of combating industrial
diseases. .
The committee on accident prevention is working out a plan
for an educational campaign for the instruction of both em-
ployers and employees. It also plans to form committees of em—
ployers and employees to take up accident prevention work in
each of the important industries of the State. In connection with
this the Board is arranging a museum of safety devices, which
will be located in the ofﬁce of the Industrial Accident Board.
The committee on industrial diseases has already formulated
a regulation requiring reports by physicians of certain important
industrial diseases, this regulation being in accordance with a
report by a committee of experts, consisting of two physicians
and an industrial chemist, who were selected by the committee of
the Joint Board. This regulation was adopted by the Joint
Board and took effect March 1, 1914.
The Joint Board has no employees, its orders, rules and regula-
tions being enforced by the inspectors and investigators of the .
two boards separately. The secretary of the Industrial Accident
Board, Mr. Robert E. Grandﬁeld, acts as secretary of the Joint
Board, without additional compensation.
STATE BOARD OF CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION.
1. ‘General Information.
(a) The department was established by chapter 263, Acts of
1886. '
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(c) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 6.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $24,000.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The work of the State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration
is to provide for the settlement of differences between employers
and employees.- In furtherance of its work the Board may in-
vestigate and report on industrial disputes, may seek to bring
the parties together, and adjust the controversies by arbitration.
The Board also exercises censorship over parties to contro-
versies, by holding hearings and ascertaining which party is the
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more blameworthy, and by its authority to publish its ﬁndings.
By chapter 681, Acts of 1914, it is required to investigate all
industrial disputes in which a settlement is not arrived at, and
to publish reports thereon. At the request of an employer who
is or has been involved in a labor disturbance, the Board may
determine whether such employer’s business is being carried on
in the normal and usual manner. Unless the Board determines
that the business is being so carried on, the employer when ad-
vertising for help must state that a labor dispute exists.
Another function of the Board relates to the employment of
veterans in the State service, the law providing that no veteran
in the service of the State can be removed or suspended, nor his
position abolished, nor can he be lowered in rank or compensa-
tion, until after a hearing before the Board of Conciliation and
Arbitration.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
The control and management of the department are vested in
the Board, which consists of three members, who each receive
a salary of $2,500 a year. The names and addresses of the
members on July 1, 1914, with the dates of expiration of their
respective terms, were: ——
Willard Howland, Chairman, Chelsea, July, 1915.
Charles G. Wood, New Bedford, July, 1914.
Frank M. Bump, Raynham, July, 1916.
One of the members must be an employer of labor or selected
from an association representing employers, one member is selected
from a labor organization, and the third member is appointed on
recommendation of the other two members. If the ﬁrst two
mentioned members do not recommend any person as the third
member within a stated time, the Governor appoints, as in the
case of the other two commissioners. The Board chooses its
own chairman, and also appoints a secretary, whom it may re-
move subject to civil service regulations. The secretary per-
forms the executive work of the department.
_In all controversies, each party may nominate persons skilled
and conversant with the business or trade to act as special
assistants to the Board until its ﬁnal decision is rendered. From
the lists submitted by the parties, the Board is required to
choose one assistant nominated by each party, and the State
pays them at the rate of $7 for each day of actual service, pend-
ing the adjustment of the case.
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4. Classes of Oﬁ‘icials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The compensation of the officials and employees of the Board
on Aug. 1, 1913, is shown in the following outline:—
Chairman and commissioners, . . . . . 3 at $2,500.00 yr.
Secretary, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . l at 720.00 yr.
Experts (temporary employees), . . . . 2 at 7.00 day
MINIMUM WAGE COMMISSION.
1. General Information.
(a) Established in 1913 under the provisions of chapter 706,
Acts of 1912. i
(5) Office located at 1 Beacon Street, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 10.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $18,900.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The function of this commission is to investigate the wages of
‘women in any occupation in the Commonwealth if the commis~
sion believes the wages paid a substantial number of such em-
ployees are inadequate. The commission may also inquire into
the wages paid to minors in any occupation in which the ma-
jority of employees are minors. If the commission determines
that the wages in a certain occupation are inadequate, it may
establish a wage board, consisting of representatives of the em-
ployers, employees and the public, who shall determine the needs
of the employees and report to the commission. Upon receipt
of a report from a wage board the commission may approve or
disapprove the recommendation and may recommit the subject
to the same or a new wage board. If it approves, the commis-
sion shall (after not less than fourteen days’ notice to employers
paying a wage less than the minimum one approved) give a
public hearing, and if after the hearing the commission ﬁnally
approves the recommendation, it shall enter a decree of its
ﬁndings and note the names of employers who fail or refuse to
accept such minimum wage and agree to abide by it, and shall
publish such ﬁnding in at least one newspaper in each county.
An employer may ﬁle a declaration under oath in the supreme or
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superior court ‘that it is impossible to follow the recommendation,
and if the court ﬁnds this to be true, it may restrain the com-
mission from publishing the name of the employer.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the work are exercised by three com-
missioners, who are appointed by the Governor, one for one year,
one for two years and one for three years, and thereafter members
are to be appointed for a regular term of three years. The com-
mission is organized with a chairman and two commissioners, the
names and addresses of the members and the dates on which
their terms expire being as follows: —
Robert E. Bisbee, Chairman, Middleborough, October, 1915.
Arthur N. Holcombe, Cambridge, October, 1917.
Mabel Gillespie, Boston, October, 1916.
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department
are vested in a secretary, who is appointed by the commission
for one year. The present secretary is Miss Amy Hewes, whose
salary is $2,000 per annum. The secretary directs the activities
of the employees subject to the instructions of the commission.
Verbal reports are rendered to the commission by the secretary
at each meeting. Reports concerning ﬁeld work are rendered to
the secretary upon request.
The commission’s agents inspect factories, where pay rolls are
copied and personal data gathered regarding workers, and their
homes are visited by way of preparation for the work of the
commission.
5. Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The compensation of the officials and employees on Aug. 1,
1913, is shown in the following outline: —
Chairman and commissioners, . . . . . 3 at $10.00 1
Secretary, . . . . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Agents (temporary employees), . . . . 1 at 35.00 wk.
“ “ “ . . . . 2 at 25.00 wk.
Stenographer (temporary employee), .- . . . 1 at 12.00 wk.

1 Each day of service.
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COMMISSIONER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
1. General Information.
(a) The department was established by chapter 534, Acts of
1907.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 9.
(cl) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $19,916.66.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the department of Commissioner of Weights
and Measures are (1) the quinquennial inspection, comparison
and adjustment of the standard weights and measures, consist-
ing of thirty-one pieces, in the possession of each city and town
of the State; (2) examination of newly appointed sealers with
regard to the laws relating to weights and measures, and to the
customary methods of performing their duties; (3) general in-
spection of the work of local sealers, including inspection of their
equipment and submission of recommendations to the local
authorities for necessary improvements in their facilities for per-
forming their work; (4) the inspection of mechanical devices
used for measuring leather, and the instruction of local sealers
in proper methods of testing and sealing or condemning such
devices; (5) rendering assistance to local sealers, whenever de-
sired, in a particular branch of the work, and investigating all
complaints received from the public; (6) reweighing or remeasur-
ing goods offered for sale by grocers, ice dealers, coal dealers,
and others, to ascertain if correct weight or measure is being
given, and prosecuting, if necessary; (7) enforcement of the
law requiring that foods put up for sale in packages shall be
marked with the net quantity of the contents; and (8) the
testing, sealing or condemning of meters used on taxicabs.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control, as well as management and immediate charge of the
department, is vested in the commissioner, who is appointed by
the Governor and Council for a term of three years. He is
responsible to, and may be removed from office by, the Governor
and Council. The present commissioner is Mr. Thure Hanson,
whose salary is $2,000 per annum.
The inspectors render to the commissioner detailed reports of
work performed each day and of traveling expenses.
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4. Classes of Oﬂ‘icials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The salaries of the oﬂicials and employees of the department
of Commissioner of Weights and Measures on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following outline: ——
Commissioner, . . . . . . . . 1 at $2,000.00 yr.
Inspectors, . . . . . . . . 5 at 1,500.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Stenographer and clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 960.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
Total number of officials and employees, . . 9
COMMISSION TO MAKE INVESTIGATIONS RELATING
TO THE PLACING OF THE ICE BUSINESS UNDER
PUBLIC REGULATION.
This joint commission is provided for by chapter 136, Resolves
of 1914, and is to report to the next General Court not later
than the second Wednesday in January. It is authorized to
incur such necessary expenses, not exceeding $2,500, as may be
approved by the Governor and Council.
It is the duty of the commission “to investigate the feasibility
and desirability in the public interest of placing the business of
supplying ice under state supervision and control; and also the
expediency, in the public interest, of permitting electric light
and power companies to engage in the business of manufacturing
and selling ice.”
The commission is composed of the Attorney-General, the
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners, and the Public
Service Commission. No provision is made for their compensa-
tion. The names of these officials are: ——
Thomas J. Boynton, Attorney-General.
Forrest E. Barker, Chairmam)
Alonzo R. Weed, ) Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners. -
Morris Schaﬁ, ‘
Frederick J. Macleod, Chairman,
George W. Anderson,
Everett E. Stone, Public Service Commission.
Clinton White,
John F. Meaney,
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BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN MEDICINE.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board of Registration in Medicine was established by
chapter 458, Acts of 1894. I
(b) Oﬁice located in State House, Boston; also shared by the
State Board of Registration of Nurses.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 8.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $6,350.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Board of Registration in Medicine examines all per-
sons who seek to practice medicine in this State. The examina-
tion fee is $20; no charge is made for re-examination within one
year from the date of the ﬁrst examination. Two re-examina-
tions exhaust the privilege under original application. The
Board investigates complaints of irregularities in medical prac-
tice, and, when necessary, refers cases to the proper prosecuting
officers. The Board also investigates the records of all physi-
cians convicted of crime in connection with the practice of
medicine, and for cause, and after hearing, may revoke licenses
to practice.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the Board’s work are exercised by
the seven members, each appointed by the Governor, with advice
and consent of the Council, for a term of seven years. The
names and addresses of the members of the Board on July 1,
1914, with the dates of expiration of their respective terms,
were as follows: —
Samuel H. Calderwood, Chairman, Roxbury, July, 1920.
Augustus L. Chase, Randolph, July, 1921.
George L. Richards, Fall River, July, 1915.
Charles H. Cook, Natick, July, 1916.
Matthew T. Mayes, Springﬁeld, July, 1917.
Nathaniel R. Perkins, Dorchester, July, 1918.
Walter P. Bowers, M.D., Secretary, Clinton, July, 1919.
These officials hold meetings in March, May, ‘July, September
and November for the examination of candidates. Usually at
least ten other meetings are held for the preparation and mark-
ing of examinations. Additional meetings are sometimes neces-
sary to hear complaints, prepare reports, and consider general
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matters relating to the work of the Board. At the regular
meeting in July the Board organizes by electing its chairman
and secretary for terms of one year.
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department are
vested in a secretary, who is also a member of the Board. The
present secretary is Dr. Walter P. Bowers, whose salary is $2,500
per annum. He is also ea: oﬂicio the secretary of the Board of
Registration of Nurses, and as such receives $1,500 annually in
addition to his salary as secretary of the Board of Registration
in Medicine. As secretary, he is responsible to the Board of
Registration in Medicine, and conducts and supervises the regu-
lar work of the office. Under the direction of the Board, he
travels throughout the State in order to investigate complaints,
and reports violations of the law to the police department of
the city or town in which such violations occur. The Board of
Registration in Medicine has power to appoint and discharge
employees.
5. Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The compensation of the ofﬁcials and employees on Aug. 1,
1913, is shown in the following statement: —
Board members, . . . . 6 at $300.00 yr. 1
Executive oﬂicer and secretary (also member of Board), 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
BOARD REGISTRATION IN DENTISTRY.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board was established by chapter 137, Acts of 1887.
(5) Office of secretary located on Water Street, Haverhill.
(c) Number of oﬁ‘icials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 5.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $3,900.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Board of Registration in Dentistry examines, upon
payment of a fee of $20, all persons who desire to practice den-
tistry in the Commonwealth. The examinations have reference
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1 And expenses.
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surgery, and are in two parts, — theoretical and practical. The
Board issues certiﬁcates to successful candidates. An applicant
who fails to pass a satisfactory examination is entitled to one
re-examination, at any future meeting of the Board, free of
charge, but for each subsequent examination, he is required to
pay $5. All fees received by the Board are paid monthly by its
secretary into the treasury of the Commonwealth.
3. Control, Direction and llfanagement.
Control, direction and management of this department are
exercised by the Board, consisting of ﬁve members who are ap-
pointed by the Governor, with advice and consent of the Council,
for terms of three years each. The Board chooses one of its
members to act as chairman and one member to act as secretary.
These officials receive a salary of $400 each per annum, the
other three members of the Board each receive $300 annually.
The names and addresses of the members of the Board on
July 1, 1914, with the date of expiration of their respective
terms, were as follows: ~—
John F. Dowsley, D.D.S., chairman, Boston, April, 1915.
George E. Mitchell, D.D.S., Secretary, Haverhill, April, 1915.
Owen J. Eagan, D.D.S., Fall River, April, 1916.
C. Wesley Hale, D.D.S., Springﬁeld, April, 1916.
Thomas J. Barrett, D.D.S., Worcester, April, 1917 .
In 1913 two temporary clerks were employed, one of whom
received $70 and the other $185 for services rendered.
BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN PHARMACY.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board was established in 1886 under the provisions of
chapter 313, Acts of 1885.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) The number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914,
was 8.
(d) Appropriation for expenses in 1914 was $10,575.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Board of Registration in Pharmacy are
the examination and registration of qualiﬁed candidates as
pharmacists. The Board grants ﬁrst and second grade cer-
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tiﬁcates. Reciprocity certiﬁcates are also granted to phar-
macists registered in other States with recognized standards.
The Board likewise grants certiﬁcates of ﬁtness and certiﬁcates
for sixth-class liquor licenses. The initial examination fee is
$5; for each subsequent examination a fee of $3 is imposed.
Reciprocity certiﬁcates are issued at a charge of $10 each, and
liquor certiﬁcates at $5each. For cause, and after hearing, the
Board may suspend or revoke any and all classes of certiﬁcates.
The Board grants hearings to registered pharmacists to whom
it has refused certiﬁcates for sixth-class liquor licenses or cer-
tiﬁcates of ﬁtness. '
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the Board’s work are exercised by
the members, each of whom is appointed by the Governor, with
the advice and consent of the Council, for a term of ﬁve years.
They are responsible to the Governor and may, with the con-
sent of the Council, be removed from oﬁice by him. No mem-
ber can serve for more than ﬁve consecutive years. The names
and addresses of the members on July 1, 1914, with the dates
of expiration of their respective terms, were as follows: ——
William S. Flint, President, Worcester, November, 1914.
Albert J. Brunelle, Secretary, Fall River, November, 1915.
Charles F. Ripley, Taunton, November, 1916.
William E. Martin. Holyoke, November, 1917.
William S. Briry, Melrose, November, 1918.
The president and secretary are elected by the Board for a
term of one year. The members of the Board meet on an aver-
age of ﬁfty times each year, and the president and secretary
devote time outside of Board meetings to the work. All mem-
bers are required to be skilled pharmacists actively engaged in
the drug business, and are not required to give their full time
to the work of the Board. Each receives a salary of $700 annu-
. ally except the secretary, whose salary is $1,000.
The president is required to preside at all Board meetings and
at all hearings. He aids in the examination of applicants for
registration, and in granting of sixth-class license certiﬁcates and
certiﬁcates of ﬁtness, and he also directs the investigation of
complaints relative to violations of law.
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4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department
are vested in a secretary, who is elected by the Board for a term
of one year. i This official, as a member of the Board, is respon-
sible to the Governor, by whom, with the consent of the Council,
he may be removed from office. The secretary is required to
keep a record of the official acts of the Board and of all persons
registered as pharmacists, and is responsible, under bond, for all
fees received. As a member he assists in the regular work of
the Board.
The entire Board has power to appoint and discharge its em-
ployees.
The agent employed by the Board investigates all complaints
of violations of law relating to pharmacy. He inspects the drug
stores of the State and reports any violation of law to the Board.
He makes formal complaint to the Board against pharmacists
violating laws over which it has supervision, and in case of
hearings being given, he notiﬁes the parties interested and also
summons witnesses.
5. Classes of Oﬁcials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The compensation of the officials and employees on Aug. 1,
1913, is shown in the following statement: —
President of Board, . . . . . . . 1 at‘ $600.00 yr. 1
Members of Board, . . '. . . . . 3 at 500.00 yr. 1
Secretary of Board (also member), . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
AgmdBwm, . . . . . . .lmlﬂmwmﬁ
Stenographer, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00‘yr.
BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN OPTOMETRY.
1. General Information.
(a) This department was established by chapter 700, Acts of
1912.
(1)) Ofﬁce located at 149 Tremont Street, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 5.
(d) No appropriation was made for 1914, all expenses being
met from fees received in registration. The fees are deposited
to credit of Board with the State Treasurer, and the Board’s
expenses are paid from that office. The receipts in 1913
amounted to $8,788.93, and the expenses were $10,831.17.

1 Since increased. 2 And expenses. Since increased to $1,750.
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2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Board of Registration in Optometry
are to examine applicants who desire to be registered as op-
tometrists in the Commonwealth and to issue certiﬁcates to
successful applicants. The examination fee is $25, provision
being made that any applicant who fails to pass satisfactorily
shall be entitled to one free re-examination, but for each sub-
sequent re-examination a fee of $5 is charged. The Board has
broad discretionary powers in supervising the practice of op-
tometrists in the Commonwealth. It may revoke or suspend
the certiﬁcate of registration of any person for fraud or deceit
in practice, for conviction of crime, for habitual drunkenness for
six months immediately before charges are made, for gross in-
competence, or for any violation of the optometry law, provided
such person is given a public hearing, written notice of which,
stating the charges against him, must be sent him at least ﬁve
days before such hearing. The Board has power to compel the
attendance of witnesses and the production of documents at
hearings. It keeps a record of all persons examined and registered
and of money received and disbursed.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control and direction of its‘ work are exercised by the ﬁve
members of the board, who are appointed by the Governor,
with the advice and consent of the Council. No member is
eligible for reappointment. The length of the regular term is
ﬁve years, which goes into effect after terms of ﬁrst appointees
expire. The names and addresses of members of the Board on
July 1, 1914, with the dates of expiration of their respective
terms, were as follows: ——
Charles E. Monroe, Chairman, Springﬁeld, September, 1917.
William H. Regan, M.D., Cambridge, September, 1916.
Briggs S. Palmer, Lynn, September, 1915.
John J. Brennan, M.D., Worcester, September, 1919.
' Bernard H. Whitney, Secretary, Dedham, September, 1918.
These ofﬁcials are responsible to and may be removed from
ofﬁce by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the
Council. They have power to appoint and discharge employees.
The Board conducts examinations and determines what courses
to pursue upon reports of investigations submitted by its agent,
who investigates the business and professional methods of ap-
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plicants, secures evidence and information relative to violators
of the law, and does such other work as the Board directs. The
agent renders an official report twice a week.
4. Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The compensation of the officials and employees on Aug. 1,
1913, is shown in the following statement: ——
Members of Board, . . . . . . . 5 at $10.00 day 1
Stenographer (temporary), . . . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
Investigator (temporary), . . . . . 1 at 3.00 day
BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF NURSES.
1 . General Information.
(a) The Board of Registration of Nurses was established by
chapter 449, Acts of 1910.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston, sharing ofﬁce of
the State Board of Registration in Medicine.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 5.
.(d) N o deﬁnite appropriation for expenses was made for 1914.
The Board is maintained from registration fees which are de-
posited with the State Treasurer to the credit of the Board.
In 1913 the fees received were $2,130 and the expenses were
$2,353. Balance in treasury at close of year 1913 to credit of
the Board was $20,668.
2. F nnetions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Board of Registration of Nurses are
to examine applicants for registration as nurses; to register
them if qualiﬁed; to register, without examination, nurses from
other States which in the opinion of the Board maintain a
suitable standard; to investigate complaints and to report vio-
lations of the law to the proper prosecuting ofﬁcers; to keep a
record of all persons registered and also of money received and
disbursed. First examination fee is 355; no fee for re-examina-
tion within one year from date of ﬁrst examination.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of its work are exercised by the ﬁve
members of the Board, who, with the exception of the secretary,
are appointed by the Governor, with advice and consent of the

1 And traveling expenses.
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Council, for a term of four years. The secretary of the Board
of Registration in Medicine is a member ea: oﬁicio of this Board
and also secretary. The members elect their own chairman for
a term of one year. These oﬂicials are responsible to and may
be removed from office by the Governor and Council. The
names and addresses of the members of the Board on July 1,
1914, with the dates of expiration of their respective terms, were
as follows: —
Mary M. Riddell, Registered Nurse, Chairman, Newton, October, 1914.
Lucia L. Jaquith, Registered Nurse, Worcester, October, 1917.
Mary E. Shields, Registered Nurse, Boston, October, 1916.
Charles A. Drew, M.D., Worcester, October, 1915.
Walter P. Bowers, M.D., Secretary, ex oﬁicio, Clinton.
The Board holds three meetings annually, in January, April
and October, in order to examine candidates for registration,
and at least six other meetings to prepare for examinations and
to consider the rating of candidates who have been examined.
4. Management.
Management and immediate charge of the Board’s work are
vested in the secretary. The law provides that the secretary of
the Board of Registration in Medicine be a member ea: oﬁicio
and also secretary of the Board of Registration of Nurses. In
addition to his salary of $2,500 per annum as secretary of the
Board of Registration in Medicine, he receives $1,500 perannum
for services in this department. The secretary keeps a record
of the results of examinations and a tabulation of nurses regis-
tered, conducts a bureau of information and receives complaints
of irregularities in practice, which are then referred to the
Board. There are no other employees of the Board.
The compensation of the members and the secretary on Aug.
1, 1913, was as follows: ——
Board members, . . .. . . . . 4 at $5.00 day 1
Secretary ex oﬂicz'o (also a member), . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.

1 Not to exceed $150 a year.
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BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN EMBALMING.
1. General Information.
(a) This department was established in 1906 under the provisions
of chapter 473, Acts of 1905.
(b) It has no regular office. The business office of the secretary
is located at 5 Somerset Street, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 4.
(d) N o deﬁnite appropriation was made for expenses for 1914,
but by provision of law the expenses are paid by the Treasurer
of the Commonwealth, — provided they do not exceed the sum
of the fees received for examination and registration. The fees
received by the Board in 1913 amounted to $3,086, and the
expenses were $2,013.73.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Board has power to make rules and regulations not in-
consistent with law to govern the business of embalming and
the care and disposition of human dead bodies. It is required
to investigate all complaints of disregard or violation of the
law, and to bring such questions to the attention of the proper
prosecuting officers. It examines applicants for registration as
embalmers and issues certiﬁcates to those found competent.
These certiﬁcates must be renewed each year. The fee for a
ﬁrst examination is $5; for subsequent examinations, $3; and
for renewal of certiﬁcates of registration, $2. It is the duty of
the Board to keep a record of all persons registered by it and
of all money received and disbursed, and to report annually to
the Governor.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control and direction of its work are exercised by the Board,
consisting of three members appointed by the Governor, with
the advice and consent of the Council, each for a term of three
years. The Board is organized with a chairman and secretary,
each elected by the members for a term of one year.
The names and addresses of the Board on July 1, 1914, with
the dates of expiration of their respective terms, were as fol-
lows: ——
William H. McManus, Chairman, Brookline, October. 1917.
Peter H. Savage, Lowell, October, 1915.
Frederick L. Briggs, Secretary, Brookline, October, 1916.
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The Board holds at least three meetings a year on the ﬁrst
Tuesday in January, May and October; it also holds two exam-
inations a year at the State House on the ﬁrst Wednesday in
March and October. The members are responsible to and may
be removed from office by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council. '
4. Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The compensation of officials and employees on Aug. 1, 1913,
was as follows: —
Chairman and members (one acting as secretary), . . 3 at $100.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN VETERINARY
MEDICINE.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board was established in 1904 under the provisions of
chapter 249, Acts of 1903.
(b) The department has no regular office, its work being con-
ducted from the ofﬁce of the secretary, located at 341 Washing-
ton Street, Gloucester. '
(c) Number of ofﬁcials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 6.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $1,000.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Board of Registration in Veterinary
Medicine are to examine all applicants for registration as veter-
inarians and to register the successful applicants. Two exam-
inations are held annually. The examination fee is $15. Any
person failing to pass may be re-examined within two years of
the date of the ﬁrst examination without the payment of an
additional fee; all subsequent re-examinations are $15. The
Board investigates all complaints concerning violations of the
law relating to the practice of veterinary medicine and refers
them, when necessary, to the proper prosecuting ofﬁcial.
3. Control, Direction and Management.
Control and direction of its work are vested in the Board,
consisting of ﬁve members appointed by the Governor, with the
advice and consent of the Council, each for a term of ﬁve years.
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Names‘ and addresses of the members on July 1, 1914, with
the dates of expiration of their respective terms, were as fol-
lows: —— '
Langdon Frothingham, Chairman, Boston, January, 1919.
Elmer W. Babson, Secretary, Gloucester, January, 1918.
George P. Penniman, Worcester, January, 1917.
Lester H. Howard, Boston, January, 1916.
Thomas E. Maloney, Fall River, January, 1915.
The Board holds regular quarterly meetings in January,
March, July and November, and such other meetings as are
necessary. At the January meeting they elect a chairman and
secretary for one year. These officials are responsible to and
may be removed from ofﬁce by the Governor, with the advice
and consent of the Council.
The secretary is in immediate charge of the work. There are
no employees in this department other than a stenographer
temporarily employed.
4. Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The compensation of officials and employees on Aug. 1, 1913,
was as follows: -—
Chairman and members of the Board, . . . . 4 at $50.00 yr.
Secretary and Board member, . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
Stenographer (temporary), . . . . . 1 at .50 hr.
MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY COMMISSION.
1. General Information.
(a) The commission was established by chapter 476, Acts of
1893. The automobile department was established to carry out
the provisions of chapter 1173, Acts of 1903, and examinations
for licenses to operate motor vehicles were ﬁrst held in 1907.
(b) Office located at 15 Ashburton Place, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was
776.
(ct) Appropriation for the Highway Commission for 1914 was
$465,706.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Massachusetts Highway Commission are
the construction and maintenance of State highways; the con-
struction in towns of ways which do not become State highways;
the construction of such ways as are from time to time required
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by the Legislature; furnishing engineering advice to cities and
towns; the registration of motor vehicles (annual registration
fees for motor cycles, $2; for commercial motor vehicles and
motor trucks $55, if their carrying capacity is one ton or less, and
if more than one ton, 353 additional for each ton in excess of one;
and for other machines, grade from $5 to $25, based on horse power
of machines); the licensing of operators therefor (license fee,
$2; renewal license fee, 50 cents); the investigation of fatal
motor vehicle accidents and of such other motor vehicle acci-
dents, operation or conduct as seems proper; the suspension
and revocation of registration certiﬁcates and licenses under
conditions provided by law; the examination of applicants for
chauffeurs’ licenses, and such others as the Board may deem
necessary (examination fee, $2); the review of local ordinances
affecting the speed or exclusion of motor vehicles on certain
ways.
3. Control and Direction.
The Massachusetts Highway Commission exercises entire con-
trol and direction over this department. The commission con-
sists of three members, namely:—
William D. Sohier, Chairman, Beverly. Term expires February, 1916.
Frank D. Kemp, Springﬁeld. Term expires, January, 1917.
James W. Syrian, Pittsﬁeld. Term expires, June, 1915.
These officials are appointed by the Governor, withadvice and
consent of Council, for three-year terms, and may be removed
from office in like manner.
The Board meets each Tuesday for the transaction of business
and each Wednesday to hold hearings with reference to motor
vehicles, and on such other days as are necessary. It also gives
at least one hearing each year in each county to discuss high-
ways, etc. The commissioners personally visit cities and towns
throughout the State, meeting, for purposes of conference, select-
men, road surveyors, special committees, superintendents of
streets, and other authorities; the commissioners also inspect
roads about to be built, roads being built, and roads built and
under maintenance. The work of the oflice is reported to the
Board at weekly meetings through the secretary.
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the ofﬁce are vested
in the secretary and’ chief engineer. The secretary has authority
over the main office, automobile department and examining and
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investigating department. The chief engineer exercises authority
in the engineering department. The present secretary is Mr.
F. I. Bieler, whose salary is $3,000. The chief engineer is Mr.
Arthur W. Dean, whose salary is $5,000 per annum. These
officials are appointed by the Board, under civil service regula-
tions, and are responsible to and execute all orders of the Board.
The secretary is the direct representative of the commission and
performs the duties of an executive officer.
The secretary and chief engineer are assisted in carrying out
the work of the department by the heads of the various sub-
divisions. The secretary is assisted by the chief clerk in the
executive office (highway division), the chief clerk of the auto-
mobile department, who attends to the work of registration and
licenses, and the chief examiner and investigator, who has charge
of chauffeur examinations and of investigations of accidents.
The chief engineer has a ﬁrst assistant engineer, working di-
rectly under his supervision, who has charge of the office engi-
neers, survey parties and bridge studies. The State is divided into
four districts, each in charge of a division engineer who reports
directly to the chief engineer. The work on the Hoosac Moun-
tain project, which is being built by legislative order and from
special funds, is also in charge of an engineer. '
The secretary and chief engineer make recommendations to
the Board concerning appointments. The secretary consults
with the chief clerk of the executive office, the recording secre-
tary and the chief examiner before making appointments under
such chiefs. The chief clerk of the automobile department
selects the clerks and stenographers for that department. In
the engineering department the ﬁrst assistant engineer selects
the resident engineers, transitmen and rodmen. The division
engineers select their own stenographers. Discharges of em-
ployees are made by the secretary and chief engineer, with the
approval of the Board.
5. Organization, Classes of’ Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the Massachusetts Highway
Commission are organized into two main groups or divisions
which are directly responsible to the commission. The names of
these groups or divisions and of the subdivisions, with the num-
ber of officials and employees in each on July 1, 1913, are shown
in the following outline: —-—
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Massachusetts Highway Commission, . . . . i . . 3
I. Secretary and assistant, . '. . . . . 2
A. Recording secretary, . . . . . . . 5
B. Main ofﬁce, highway department, . . . . . 11
C. Automobile department, . . . . . . 69
D. Investigating and examining department, . . . 14
II. Chief engineer and stenographer, . . . . . . 2
A. First assistant engineer, . ‘ . . . . . 67
B. Assistant engineer, . . . . . . . 1
C. Division 1, . . . . . . . . . 188
D. Division 2, . . . . . . . . . 63
E. Division 3, . . . . . . . . . . 84
F. Division 4, . . . . . . . . . 170
G. Unattached, . . . . . . . . 5
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . 684
The classes of officials and employees and the rates of com-
pensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following state-
ment: —— '
Chairman, . . . . . . . . 1 at $5,000.00 yr.
Commissioners, . . . . . . . . 2 at 4,000.00 yr.
I. Secretary, . . . . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
Assistant secretary, . . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
A. Recording secretary, . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
“ . . . . . 2 at 600.00 yr.
B. Main office, highway department: -—
Chief clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . 3 at 780.00 yr.
“ . . . . .. 1 at 660.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 660.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr. _
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 540.00 yr.
Office boy, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
(( H
. . . 1 at 240.00 yr.
C. Automobile department: -—-
Chief clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Cashier, . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
“ . .' . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 850.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 11 at 780.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 4 at 720.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 3 at 660.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 10 at 600.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 540.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 3 at 480.00 yr.
“ . .- . . . . . 1at 360.00 yr.
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stenographers, 1 at
“ 1 at
“ 2 at
“ . 2 at
“ . . 23 at
Oﬁice boy, . . . . . 1 at
Telephone operator (works for whole de-
partment, but under direction of chief
clerk, automobile department), 1 at
D. Investigating and examining department: —-
Chief engineer, . . . 1 at
Investigators and examiners, . 3 at
“ “ “ . . 4 at
'(l (l H’ 3 Clerk, . . 1 at
Stenographer, 1 at
“ . . . . 1 at
II. Chief engineer (in charge of engineering depart-
ment), . . 1 at
Stenographer, . . 1 at
A. First assistant engineer, 1 at
Assistant engineer, 1 at
H H . 1 Chiefs of parties, . 4 at
Draftsmen, 1 at
“ 4 at
“ 1 at
“ 4 at
“- . 1 at
Transitmen, 2 at
“ 1 at
“ . 2 at
“ . 12 at
“ ._ 21 at
Rodmen, 1 at
“ . 9 at
Stenographer, 1 at
B. Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at
C. Division engineer (in charge of Division 1), . 1 at
1. Assistant division engineer, 1 at
Roller engineer, 1 at
Engineer’ s assistant, . 1 at
Superintendent of maintenance, . 1 at
Laborers, . 172 1
Rodmen, . 3 at
2. Resident engineers, . 2 at
l‘ (I 1 ‘i (l 1 (I ll 1 t‘ H 1
$900.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
7 20.00 yr.
660.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
240.00 yr.
540.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
1,800.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
660.00 yr.
5,000.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
3,000.00 yr.
1,800.00 yr.
1,601.00 yr.
1,600.00 yr.
1,600.00 yr.
1,400.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,020.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
1,080.00 yr.
1,020.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
2,300.00 yr.
3,000.00 yr.
1,800.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
480.00 yr. ,
1,200.00 yr.
1.00 day
1,600.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
1,350.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.

1 At 51.75 to $4 a day.
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3. Stenographer, . . . . . 1 at $600.00 yr.
“ . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
D. Division engineer (in charge of Division 2), . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
1. Junior assistant engineer, . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Laborers, . . . . . 58 at 2.00 day
2. Resident engineer, . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
u , u
1 at 1,300.00 yr.
3. Stenographer, . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
E. Division engineer (in charge of Division 3), . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
1. Assistant division engineer, . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Junior assistant division engineer, . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Foremen of maintenance, . . 2 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . , . 1 at 3.50 day
Laborers, . . . . . 69 at 2.00 day
2. Resident engineers, . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 2 at 1,300.00 yr.
.“ “ . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
3. Stenographer, . . . . . 1 at 720.00-yr.
H
. . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
F. Division engineer (in charge of Division 4), . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
1. Assistant division engineer, . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Junior assistant division engineer, . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Foremen of maintenance, . . 2 at 1,200.00 yr.
Laborers, . . . . 160 1
2. Resident engineers, . . . . 2 at 1,300.00 yr.
3. Stenographer, . . . . 1 at- 600.00 yr.
“ . 1 at 300.00 yr.
G. Unattached: ——
Engineer, . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Chemist, 2 . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Bridge engineer, . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Rodman, . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
“ . . . . . 1 at 1.75 day
THE BOARD OF HARBOR AND LAND COMMIS-
SIONERS.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners was es-
tablished by chapter 263, Acts of 1879, succeeding the Board
of Harbor Commissioners established by chapter 149, Acts of
1866, and reorganized by chapter 213, Acts of 1877, and the
Board of Land Commissioners established by the last-named

1 At $1.75 to $3.50 a day.
2 Also receives $4,000 annual salary from State Board of Health.
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act to take over the powers and duties of the then existing
Commissioners of Public Lands and of the agents appointed
under chapter 239, Acts of 1875, to administer the Common-
wealth flats near South Boston.
(b) The office of the Board is in Room 131, State House,
Boston.
(0) The number of officials and employees in the service of the
Board July 1, 1914, was 36. o
(d) The appropriation for the work and expenses of the Board
for 1914 was $335,450. '
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The duties and powers of the Harbor and Land Commissioners
may be classiﬁed under ﬁve different heads. Stated in detail,
those of more importance are as follows: ——
A. Relating to Boundaries. — 1. To mark the boundaries of
the Commonwealth, and to preserve such marks.
2. To propose, with the concurrence of the towns in question,
changes in the boundary lines of contiguous towns, and to locate
and deﬁne such changes of boundary when ratiﬁed by the General
Court.
B.‘ Relating to Certain Property of the Commonwealth (Boston
Harbor as deﬁned in chapter 748, Acts of 1.911, excluded). — 1.
To have charge of the lands, rights in lands, ﬂats, shores and
rights in tidewaters belonging to the Commonwealth.
2. To ascertain the location, extent and description of such
.lands, and investigate the title of the Commonwealth thereto.
3. To ascertain what parts of such lands have been granted
by the Commonwealth; the conditions on which such grants were
made; and whether these conditions have been complied with.
4. To ﬁnd out what portions have been encroached or tres-
passed on, and the rights and remedies of the Commonwealth
relative thereto, and to prevent further encroachments and
trespasses.
5. To ascertain what portions of such land may be leased,
sold or improved with beneﬁt to the Commonwealth and with-
out injury to navigation or to the rights of riparian owners,
and to lease such lands for periods not exceeding ﬁve years.
6. To supervise certain of the province lands at Provincetown,
mark their boundaries, establish regulations for their care, and
appoint a superintendent for them.
C. Relating to Harbors and Tidewaters (Boston Harbor as
deﬁned in chapter 748, Acts of 1.911, excluded). — 1. To care for
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and supervise the harbors and tidewaters within the Common-
wealth, the ﬁats and lands flowed thereby, and all structures
therein. '
2. To make surveys and improvements for the preservation of
harbors, and to repair damages due to storms, etc., along the
coast line or river banks, with power to take land or materials
necessary for such improvements or repairs.
3. To prevent injury to harbors or other navigable tidewaters
by prohibiting the digging or removal of material upon or
from any beach, shore, bluff, headland, island, or bar in or
bordering on tidewater, or the destruction of trees, shrubs,
grass or other vegetation thereon.
4. To approve plans for structures which are to extend over
or into tidewater, and to supervise their construction when such
structures are authorized by the General Court.
5. To license erections in or over tidewater.
6. To require that compensation be made for tidewater dis-
placed by structures built, or by any ﬁlling of ﬂats.
7. To initiate proceedings to abate unauthorized structures in
tidewater.
8. To require the removal of wrecks, sunken or abandoned
vessels, and other obstructions to navigation, or to remove
such GUStTHCtIUHS and recover compensation from the persons
responsible.
9. To inspect dredging and the dumping of dredged material
in tidewaters.
10. To prescribe harbor lines and to report to the General
Court regarding their establishment.
11. To approve city and town regulations for the passage of -
vessels through drawbridges maintained at public expense.
12. To approve licenses granted by city and town authorities
for the construction of ﬁsh weirs. -
D. Relating to the Connecticut River and Great Ponds belong-
ing to the Commonwealth. — 1. To have general care and super-
vision over the waters and banks of the Connecticut River and
all structures therein. '
2. To survey the Connecticut River.
3. To approve plans for structures which are to extend over
or into the ‘Connecticut River or great ponds when such struc-
tures are authorized by the General Court.
4. To license structures extending over or into the Connecti-
cut River or great ponds or at any outlet of a great pond.
5. To initiate proceedings to abate unauthorized structures
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over or in the Connecticut River and great ponds or at any '
outlet of a great pond.
6. To license dams across navigable streams and the outlets of
great ponds, to be constructed for the purpose of ﬂowing or
irrigating cranberry land.
E. Relating to Maps, Charts and Plans. — 1. To keep maps,
charts, plans and documents relating to the harbors, waters and
lands in its charge. - - '
These powers and duties are set forth in the Revised Laws,‘
chapter 1, section 4; chapter 25, sections 7, 8 and 9; chapter
52, section 26; chapter 96; chapter 97; chapter 196, section 39;
and acts in addition and amendment thereto.
None of these powers extend to Boston harbor, all such powers
having been transferred to the Directors of the Port of Boston by
chapter 748, Acts of 1911.
By chapter 95 of the Resolves of 1914 the Board is directed
to continue further the investigation of methods of conserving and
equalizing the flow of waters in the streams of the Common-
wealth, which was carried on during 1913 by a special joint
commission.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction over the work of this department, its
officials and ‘employees, are exercised by the Harbor and Land
Commissioners themselves. The Board consists of three mem-
bers, one of whom is each year appointed by the Governor, sub-
ject to conﬁrmation by the Council, for a term of three years.
The names and residences of the present commissioners, with
the dates of expiration of their respective terms, are: -—
William S. McNary, Chairman, South Boston, July, 1915.
George M. Harlow, Boston, July, 1916.
Charles C. Paine, Barnstable, July, 1917’.
The commissioners are not required by law to give their whole
time to the work of the department. The chairman, however, is i
at the ofﬁce of the Board all or part of each week day for the
purpose of conferring with persons who desire information about
matters within the Board’s jurisdiction, directing the work under
the Board’s control, and deciding some questions of detail.
One day each week is ﬁxed for meetings of the Board for
public hearings on petitions for licenses, for conferences, for re-
ceiving proposals, and for considering and deciding such matters
as require action or approval by a majority of the commissioners.
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4. Management.
The clerk of the Board, who is also the Board’s executive
ofﬁcer, has immediate charge of the department, constantly
subject, however, to the direction of the commissioners.
His duties are, in general, as follows: ——
1. To superintend the office, and to supervise the handling of
matters which require attention, consideration and decision by
the commissioners.
2. To prepare for consideration by the commission drafts of
contracts, leases, licenses, permits, votes, letters, and other
' documents.
3. To assist and facilitate inquiries by the public’ concerning
maps, plans, records, and data on various subjects.
4. To make and preserve a true and accurate record of meet-
ings, hearings, and all matters presented to and considered by
the commission.
The present clerk of the commission is Frederick N. Wales,
whose salary is $4,500 a year.
There is, also, an engineering division in charge of a chief
engineer. His duties, performed under the direction of the
commissioners, include: ——
1. The making of inspections, examinations and surveys, and
the preparation of estimates, plans and speciﬁcations, etc., for
all river and harbor improvements and other engineering work.
2. The assignment of assistants to carry out his instructions as
to surveys, the preparation of plans, etc.
3. The carrying out and superintendence of all construction
work decided upon by the commission for the improvement,
development and protection of rivers, harbors and tidewaters
under the commission’s jurisdiction.
4. Preparation of reports to the commission on the work of
his division and on general matters involving engineering ques-
tions.
The present chief engineer is Wm. F. Williams, whose salary is
$5,000 a year.
Employees of the commission are selected under the au-
thority of section 2, chapter 96, Revised Laws, which provides
that the Board “may employ engineers and clerical and other
assistance,” their employment being subject to civil service
regulations.
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5. Organization, Classes of Officials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the Harbor and LandrCom-
mission are organized into two main groups or divisions, each of
which is directly responsible to the commissioners. The names
of these groups or divisions, with the number of officials and
employees in each group on Aug. 1, 1913, are given in the
following outline: —
Board of Harbor and Land Commissioners, . . ~ . . . . 3
I. Clerk and executive officer, stenographers, etc., . . . . 14
II. Chief engineer, assistants, inspectors, etc., . . . . . 28
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 45
The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following statement: —
Chairman, . . . . . . . . . 1 at $3,300.00 yr.
Commissioners, . . . , . . . . 2 at 2,700.00 yr.
I. Clerk and executive officer, . . . . 1 at 4,500.00 yr.
Stenographer, clerk, bookkeeper and recorder, . 1 at 125.00 mo.
Stenographer, clerk (contracts and speciﬁca-
tions), . . . . . . . 1 at 100.00 mo.
Stenographer (general office work), . . . . 1 at 100.00 mo.
“ “ “ “ . . . 1 at 75.00 mo.
Assistant for collection of statistics, . . 1 at 30.00 wk.
Superintendent province lands, . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Foreman, . . . . . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
Laborers (with team), . . . . 2 at 4.00 day
Laborers, . . . . . . . 4 at 2.00 day
II. Chief engineer, . . . . . . 1 at 5,000.00 yr.
A. Assistant engineer . . . . 1 at 3,300.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 250.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 4 at 150.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 125.00 mo.
Transitmen, . . . . . 1 at 3.50 day
“ . . . . . 4 at 85.00 mo.
“ . . . I . . 1 at 80.00 mo.
“ . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
General assistants, . . . . 2 at 3.00 day
Rodman, . . . . . 1 at 2.00 day
Boatman, . . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
B. Inspectors, . . . . . . 1 at 100.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 5 at 2.50 day
Laborer (temporary), . . . 1 at 2.50 day
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1 at 1.50 day
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DIRECTORS OF THE PORT OF BOSTON.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board of Port Directors was created by chapter 748,
Acts of 1911, and ‘reorganized bychapter 712, Acts of 1914.
The Board appointed under the ﬁrst act began work Dec. 8,
1911.
(b) The office of the Board is at 40 Central Street, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and employees in the service of the
Board on July 1, 1914, was 124.
(d) Funds for the expenses of the Board, as well as for devel-
opment projects and construction, are provided by special
appropriations and the principal and income of various special
funds. For the expenses of the Board during 1914 an appro-
priation of $80,000 was made from one of these funds, ‘and
from the same fund $10,000 was provided for publicity work.
An annual appropriation of $25,000 is allowed for minor im-
provements about Boston harbor for which no established fund
is available.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Directors of the Port of Boston are: —
1. The commercial development of the port of Boston by con-
structing modern water-front terminal facilities and by preparing
plans for comprehensive future development.
2. Administration of the port and of the water-front property
of the Commonwealth in the port.
3. Licensing of work done by private parties in tidewaters
within the limits of the port. '
These functions are set forth in detail in chapter 748, Acts of
1911, by which the Board was created. The more important
sections of this act are sections 2, 4, 5, 8, 9 and 12, the essential
parts of which are: —
SECTIoN 2. The Directors of the Port of Boston shall be the administra-
tive oﬂﬁcers of the port, shall cause to be made all necessary plans for the
comprehensive development of the harbor, shall have immediate charge of the
lands now or hereafter owned by the commonwealth upon or adjacent to the
harbor front, except lands under the control of the metropolitan park com-
mission or of the metropolitan water and sewerage board, and of the construc-
tion of piers and other public works therein, shall administer all terminal
facilities which are under their control, shall keep themselves thoroughly
informed as to the present and probable future requirements of steamships
and shipping, and as to the best means which can be provided at the port of
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Boston for the accommodation of steamships, railroads, warehouses and in-
dustrial establishments. . . .
SECTION 4. All the rights, powers and duties now pertaining to the board
of harbor and land commissioners in respect to such lands, rights in lands,
ﬂats, shores, waters and rights belonging to the commonwealth in tidewaters
and land under water as constitute that part of Boston harbor lying westerly
and inside of a line drawn between Point Allerton on the south and the south-
erly end of Point Shirley on the north, or as adjoin the same or are connected
therewith, and any other rights and powers heretofore vested by the laws of
the commonwealth in the board of harbor and land commissioners in respect
to any part of said area, are hereby transferred to and hereafter shall be
vested in and exercised by said directors. . . .
SECTION 5. With the consent of the governor and council, the directors
may take or acquire by purchase or otherwise, and hold, such real property
and such rights and easements therein as the directors may from time to
time consider necessary for the purpose of constructing, or securing the con-
structing or utilizing of, piers and, in connection therewith, highways, water-
ways, railroad connections, storage yards and sites for warehouses and indus-
trial establishments, and may lay out and build thereon and upon such other
lands as under section four of this act are under its jurisdiction such piers,
with buildings and appurtenances, docks, highways, waterways, railroad con-
nections, storage yards and public warehouses as, in the opinion of the direc-
tors, may be desirable. .
Then follow certain provisos as to the conditions under which
land may be taken, etc.
SECTION 8. All piers and other similar structures built by the directors
shall be equipped, either by the directors or by the lessees thereof, with ﬁre-
proof sheds, railway tracks, cranes and other machinery and accommoda-
tions for the convenient, economical and speedy loading and discharge of
freight; and the directors may acquire, hold and operate such lighters and
other vessels as may be convenient and, in the opinion of the directors, needed
for that purpose. The directors shall make such reasonable rules and regula-
tions and shall charge such reasonable rates for the use of such structures and
equipment as they may from time to time deem wise.
SECTION 9. The directors shall have power to lease for a period not exceed-
ing twenty years, under such covenants and conditions as they may prescribe,
storage facilities, wharves, piers, bulkheads, docks, sheds, warehouses and
industrial locations within their charge; but no lease for a term exceeding
ﬁve years shall be valid until approved by the governor .and council. . . .
SECTION 12. It shall be the duty of the directors forthwith to make, and,
so far as may be practicable, to put into execution, comprehensive plans pro—
viding on the lands now owned or hereafter acquired by the commonwealth
in the area described in section four of this act, adequate piers, capable of
accommodating the largest vessels, and in connection with such piers suitable
highways, waterways, railroad connections and storage yards, and sites for
warehouses and industrial establishments. . . .
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3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of all projects and undertakings deter-
mined upon, and of all the officials and employees of the Board,
are vested in the Board itself, except that certain acts, such
as the allotment of special funds at their disposal, the letting
of contracts, the taking of property by eminent domain, and
the leasing of property for more than ﬁve years must be ap-
proved by the Governor and Council. The Board consists of
three members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council. They are responsible to the Governor
and may be removed in the same manner as that in which
they are appointed.
The ﬁrst appointments made under the act reorganizing the
Board are for three years, two years and one year respectively.
As these terms expire new appointments are to be made for three
years, the term of one member expiring each year. The Gov-
ernor is required to designate one of the Board as chairman,
another as secretary. All members are to give their entire
time to the work of the Board. Each receives a salary of
$6,000 annually. The names of the present members of the
Board, their residences and the date of expiration of their re-
spective terms, are as follows: ——
Edward F. McSweeney, Chairman, Boston, August, 1917.
Joseph A. Conry, Boston, August, 1916.
Lombard Williams, Secretary, Dedham, August, 1915.
The Board is authorized to establish and maintain a perma-
nent publicity bureau through which they are to advertise the
Port of Boston by such means as they may determine, expending
for that purpose from year to year such sums as the General
Court may authorize.
4. Management.
The entire Board of Directors superintends the Work of this
department. The oﬂicials and employees of the Board are organ-
ized in three main divisions, which may be designated as (1) office,
(2) engineering, and (3) operating. These divisions are, respec-
tively, managed by (1) the clerk of the Board, (2) the chief en-
gineer, and (3) the terminal superintendent.
The engineering division, which prepares‘ all designs and plans,
and supervises all construction and other engineering work, is
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subdivided into three sections, (1) designing and drafting (main
office), (2) construction, (3) harbor survey and supervision. All
the work of this division is directed by the chief engineer.
Each section is also under the charge of a particular official,
the designing engineer being in charge of designing and draft-
ing, one assistant engineer of construction, and another assistant
engineer of harbor survey and supervision. The last named
directs inspectors of dredging on both public and private work,
sees that dredged material is dumped in the proper places, etc.
The officials in charge of each division are permanently
appointed by the Board, subject to civil service rules. The
Board has authority to appoint and remove‘all other officials and
employees, subject to civil service rules.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The organization of the officials and employees of the Board
is described above. Following is a list of the main divisions
and their subdivisions, showing the head of each and the number
employed therein on Aug. 1, 1913: 1 ——
Directors of the Port of Boston: ——
I. Office employees: clerk of board, chairman’s secretary, etc., . 13
II. Traffic division: special investigator, . . . . 1
III. Engineering division: chief engineer and principal assistant, 2
A. Civil engineer, special work, 1
B. Assistant engineer, special work, . . . . 1
C. Designing engineer, assistant engineer, draftsmen, etc., 17
D. Second assistant engineer, charge of construction work, . 1
1. Assistant engineer, inspectors, rodmen, carpenter,
laborers, . . . . . .' . 28
2. Surveyor, instrument man, rodmen, laborers, 10
3. Head clerk and assistants (ﬁeld office), . 6
E. Third assistant engineer, inspectors, laborers, etc., . 26
IV. Operating division: acting superintendent of terminals: —
A. Wharﬁnger, . . . . . 1
1. Mechanical foreman and laborers, 3
2. Watchmen, . . . . . . 3
3. Assistant Wharﬁnger, stenographer and clerk, 2
Total number of officials and employees, . . 115
The classes of officials and employees in each division and
subdivision, together with the rates of compensation on Aug.
1, 1913, are shown in the following statement: —

1 The organization has been somewhat changed since this date.
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Directors of the Port of Boston: ——
I. Clerk of Board, . . . ' . . . 1 at $3,500.00 yr.
A. Financial clerk, . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
1. Librarian assistant, . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
2. Office assistant, . . . . 1 at 125.00 mo.
3. Stenographers, . . . . 1 at 75.00 mo.
Stenographers, . . . . 2 at 60.00 mo.
“ . . . . 2 at 55.00 mo.
4. Telephone operator, . . . 1 at 55.00 mo.
5. Ofﬁce boy, . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
6'. Laborer, . . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
B. Chairman’s secretary, 1 . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
II. Special traffic investigator, . . . . 1 at 5,000.00 yr.
III. Chief engineer, . . . . . . . 1 at 7,500.00 yr.
Principal assistant engineer, . . . 1 at 3,500.00 yr.
A. Civil engineer, United States Navy, de-
tailed for special work, . . ‘ 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
B. Assistant engineer, special work, 2 . 1 at 210.00 mo.
C. Designing engineer, charge of drafting
forces, . . . . . 1 at 2,400.00 yr.
Assistant engineer, 2 . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Architectural draftsman, 2 . . 1 at 150.00 mo.
Designing draftsmen, 2 . . . 5 at 150.00 mo.
Draftsman, 2 . . . . . 1 at 125.00 mo.
Draftsmen, 2 . . . . . 6 at 100.00 mo.
Draftsman,2 . . . . . 1 at 85.00 mo.
Draftsman, 2 . . . . . 1 at 7 5.00 mo.
D. Second assistant engineer, charge of
construction, . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
' 1. Assistant engineer, charge of in-
specting forces, 2 . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Inspectors, 2 . . . . 2 at 125.00 mo.
Inspectors, 2 . . . . 13 at ' 100.00 mo.
Inspector, 2 . . . . 1 at 90.00 mo.
Inspectors, 2 . . . . 2 at 2.50 day
Inspector, 2 . . . . 1 at 2.00 day
Instrument man, 2 . . . 1 at 100.00 mo.
Rodmen, 2 . . . . 2 at 2.50 day
Engineer of launch “Egret,” 2 . 1 at 2.50 day
Pilot of launch “Egret,” 2 . 1 at 2.50 day
Carpenter, 2 . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
General laborers, 2 . . . 2 at 2.50 day
2. Surveyor, 2 . . . . 1 at 125.00 mo.
Instrument man, 2 . . . 1 at 115.00 mo.
Instrument man, 2 . . . 1 at 90.00 mo.
Instrument men, 2 . . . 2 at 85.00 mo.
Rodmen, 2 . . . . 3 ‘at 2.50 day

1 Usually under direct orders of chairman.
2 Length of employment will depend upon the time required to complete the work already
in progress and the amount of additional work which the Directors of the Port of Boston may be
authorized to do.
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Rodman, 1
Laborer, 1' . . . .
3. Instrument man in charge of ﬁeld
ofﬁce,
Clerks, 1
Clerk, 1 .
Clerk, 1 .
Janitor, 1 . . . .
E. Third assistant engineer, charge harbor
surveys, etc., . . .
Draftsman, 1 .
Inspector of borings, 1
Inspector of borings, 1
Inspectors of borings, 1
Instrument man, 1 . . .
Diver (employed as carpenter at
$2.50 per day when not acting
as diver), . . . .
Tending diver, and boatman, 1
Engineer of launch, 1 .
Boatman, 1
Boatman, 1
Leadsman, 1 . .
General laborer, 1 . .
Inspector of dredging, 1 .
Inspector of dredging, 1 .
Inspectors of dredging,
IV. Acting superintendent of terminals (receives
$3,500 as principal assistant engineer): ——
A. Wharﬁnger (temporary), . . .
1. Mechanical foreman (temporary),
Laborers, . j .
2. Watchmen, . .' . . .
3. Assistant Wharﬁnger (temporary), .
Stenographer and clerk,
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2.50 day
100.00 mo.
75.00 mo.
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2.00 day
2.50 day
1,800.00 yr.
90.00 mo.
100.00 mo.
90.00 mo.
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6.00 day
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2.50 day
2.00 day
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100.00 mo.
2.50 day
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STATE BOARD OF‘ AGRICULTURE (QUASI—STATE
BOARD) .
1. General Information.
(a) The State Board of Agriculture, created by chapter 142 of
the Acts of 1852, commenced its work in 1853.
(b) Ofﬁce located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees, July 1,1914, was 68,
including 45 unpaid members of the Board.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $97,785.91.

1 Length of employment will depend upon the time required to complete the work already
in progress and the amount of additional work which the Directors of the Port of Boston may
be authorized to do.
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2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the State Board of Agriculture deal with
the promotion and encouragement of agriculture and related
activities. Agricultural interests are aided by‘ the following
methods: —-
1. Bounties are granted to incorporated agricultural societies.
2. Premiums are offered to children and youths for excellence
of home and school garden products.
3. Exhibitions of agricultural products are held and demon-
strations of superior methods in agriculture are given.
4. Information is disseminated by lectures, bulletins and re-
I ports.
5. Inquiry is made into the wants of and methods pursued in
practical husbandry. Investigations are also made relating to
improvements in agriculture, inclusive of studies relative to soil,
climate and markets.
6. Aid is extended in establishing farmers’ clubs, agricultural
libraries and reading rooms.
7. The dates for holding exhibitions are assigned to the agri-
cultural societies, the forms of their reports are prescribed and
their returns are regulated.
8. Prosecutions are effected for violation of the oleomargarine
and renovated butter laws. Upon complaint and in conjunc-
tion with local milk inspectors of various cities and towns, prose-
cutions are also instituted for violation of the milk law.
9. Reclamation and cultivation of wet lands are conducted in
conjunction with the State Board of Health.
10. Propagation, protection and preservation of birds, espe-
cially those economically valuable to the farmer, are effected by
the State Ornithologist.
11. Delegating its authority to an advisory committee of ﬁve,
the Board exercises a supervision over the Massachusetts Agri-
cultural College.
12. Gifts or bequests for promoting agricultural education or
interests are received and held in trust. _,
l3. Poultry industry is aided through the medium of bounties
granted to incorporated poultry associations.
l4. Orcharding is encouraged by means of prizes for experi-
ments made by owners of private orchards; demonstrations are
given relative to care and management of orchards.
15. The nursery business is encouraged by protecting stock
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from injurious insects and fungous diseases; this is effected by
inspection of all stock within the State, of all importations and
of all stock from other States suspected of being infected. _
Forests and shade trees are protected by quarantining or ex-
terminating parts infested with injurious insects or fungous
diseases.
16. Co-operation is had with the United States Department
of Agriculture in restraining the spread of gypsy and brown-
tail moths; this is largely effected by inspection of shipments
made to points outside the quarantine area.
17 . Dairying is fostered by prizes offered for highest quality
of milk and lowest bacteria counts and best kept stables; by
demonstrating the best methods of dairying; by holding dairy
institutes and giving lectures; and by employing agents to in-
struct in the subject of stable construction and dairying methods
in general.
18. The bee industry is furthered by inspection of all apiaries
within the State, broods afflicted with contagious diseases are
quarantined and, when considered advisable, are destroyed.
Information relative to this industry is disseminated by various
publications on bee culture.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction over this department are exercised by -
the Board of Agriculture, consisting of 45 members, 7 of whom
are members ea: oﬂiciis, 3 appointed by the Governor and 35
members chosen by incorporated agricultural societies. These
members are chosen for a term of three years. The members
appointed by the Governor are responsible to him; those chosen
by the agricultural societies are responsible to their respective
societies.
The Board of Agriculture elects officers, chiefs of bureaus and
specialists. It approves the appointment of a ﬁrst and a second
clerk by the secretary, the appointment of deputies by the
State Inspector of 'Apiaries and the appointment of assistants
by the State Ornithologist; it further approves the annual re-
ports of chiefs of bureaus and of the Dairy Bureau, ‘the recom-
mendations of the secretary for legislation or for action by the
Board and the reports and recommendations of all committees
of the Board.
The Board is organized with a president, ﬁrst and second vice-
presidents, secretary and the following committees: ——
\
Executive Committee, . . . . . . . . 9 members.
Committee on Agricultural Societies, . . . . 5 members.
Committee on Domestic Animals, Poultry and Dairy Products, 5 members.
Committee on Massachusetts Agricultural College and the Mas-
sachusetts Agricultural Experiment Station, . . . 5 members.
Committee on Orcharding and Fruit Growing, . . . 5 members.
Committee on Grasses and Forage Crops, . . . . 5 members.
Committee on Markets and Transportation, . .' . . 6 members.
Committee on Farm Tools and Machinery, . . . . 5 members.
Committee on Institutes and Public Meetings, . . . 5 members.
Committee on Irrigation and Drainage, . . . . . 5 members.
The secretary is a member ea: oﬁieio of each committee. The
committees investigate the work assigned to them and report to
' the Board at its annual meeting, or at such other time as the
Board may specify.
2 4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department are
vested in a secretary and three bureau or division chiefs, elected
by the Board for a term of one year. The present secretary is
Mr. Wilfrid Wheeler, whose salary is $2,500 annually. This
oﬁicial ‘is responsible to, and may be removed from office by,
the Board. The secretary of the Board is also executive officer
of the Dairy Bureau and receives as such an additional sum of
$500 annually for his services. The secretary keeps the records
' of all meetings of the Board and abstracts of the returns of
the agricultural societies. He is authorized to attend agricul-
tural fairs and other meetings in the interests of the State and
to prepare subjects for discussion at institute meetings.
In addition to the secretary’s office, this department has four
main divisions, namely, Dairy Bureau, division of State Orni-
thologist, nursery inspection and inspection of apiaries. The
three members of the Dairy Bureau are appointed by the Gov-
ernor for a term of three years. They are also members of the
Board of Agriculture. The ofﬁcials in charge of the other divi-
sions are appointed by the Board for a term of one year. They
are responsible to, and may be removed from office by, the
Board of Agriculture. Annual reports of these four divisions
are rendered to the Board in January of each year. The pur-
pose of these reports is to account for work undertaken, pur-
sued and completed during the previous year, with recommenda-
tions for future work.
Daily reports are rendered to the State Nursery Inspector and
the State Inspector of Apiaries by their respective deputies,
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showing what work has been done and where, the conditions
found, as well as the time employed on different tasks. Daily
reports of inspections and of samples purchased, etc., are ren-
dered to the general agent of the Dairy Bureau by its agents.
The secretary has power to appoint the several office em-
ployees; the general agent appoints the employees of the Dairy
Bureau; the Ornithologist and Inspector of Apiaries appoint the
employees of their divisions, subject to the approval of the
Board; the Nursery Inspector appoints the employees of his
division, subject to the approval of the secretary of the Board.
In cases of discharge of any employee, the matter is usually
referred to the secretary of the Board.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of the State Board of Agriculture
are divided into ﬁve main groups or divisions, each of which is
directly responsible to the Board. The names of these groups,
with the number of officials and employees in each group on
Aug. 1, 1913, are as follows:—- -
Board of Agriculture, . . . . . . . . . 44 1
I. Secretary’s ofﬁce, . . ' . . . , . . . 5
II. Dairy Bureau, . . . . . . . . . 2 2
III. State Ornithologist and stenographer, . . . . . 2
IV. State Nursery Inspector and deputies, . . . . . 10
V. State Inspector of Apiaries, and deputies, . . . . 4
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 67
The classes of officials and employees in each group or divi-
sion, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913,
are shown in the following statement: —-
Board of Agriculture (forty-four 1 unpaid members, three
of whom serve as paid ofﬁcials of the Dairy Bureau) :—
1. Secretary (receives $500 as executive officer of
Dairy Bureau), . . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.

' Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . l at 1,400.00 yr.
Librarian and stenographer, . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 65.00 mo.
1 Now 45 members.
2 Three unpaid members of the Board of Agriculture serve as paid members of Dairy Bureau.
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II. Dairy Bureau (three members of Board of Agri-
culture serve as chairman and members of
the Dairy Bureau at $5 a day each): ——
Executive officer (at $500 a year, also acts as
secretary of the Board at $2,500 a year): -—
General agent, 1 at $1,800.00 yr.
Agent, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
III. State Ornithologist, . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr. 1
Stenographer (temporary employee), . . 1 at 3.00 day
IV. State Nursery Inspector, . . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
Chief deputy inspector, . . . . . 1 at 5.00 day
Deputy inspectors (temporary), . . . 3 at 4.50 day
Deputy inspectors (temporary), . . . 4 at 4.25 day
Deputy inspectors, . . . . . 1 at 2.00 day
V. State Inspector of Apiaries, . . . . 1 at 5.00 day
Deputy inspectors, .. . . . . 3 at 5.00 day
JOINT BOARD FOR RECLAMATION OF WET LANDS.
1. General Information.
(a) This Joint Board was created by chapter 759, Acts of
1913.
(b) The offices of the two departments composing the Joint
Board, —— the State Board of Agriculture and the State Depart-
ment of Health, —— are in the State House, Boston.
(0) Other than its own members, the Joint Board had no
regular officials or employees on July 1, 1914.
(d) An appropriation of $15,000 was made in 1913 for ex-
penses, and the unexpended balance of this, with $10,000 addi—
tional, was appropriated for the year 1914. Up to Sept. 1, 1914,
the total amount expended was $267.45.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Joint Board is “authorized with the approval of the
governor and council, to purchase or take by right of eminent
domain in the name of the commonwealth . . . any tract or
tracts of wet lands, except salt marshes, together with such
dry lands, if any, as may be necessary for access thereto.” The
Board is to estimate and determine the damages to all persons
or corporations from such takings, but any one aggrieved by
its ﬁndings may have his damages assessed by a jury. The
Joint Board may also purchase wet lands at a price not exceed-
ing the assessed valuation, and may accept gifts of land to be
drained and reclaimed. In such cases the sellers or donors of

1 Salary increased in 1914 to $2,000 annually.
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the land may reserve the right, to buy it back at any time
within two years, upon paying the price paid for the land by
the Commonwealth, plus the amount expended in improvements
and maintenance and interest at 4 per cent. annually. If the
right of repurchase is not expressly reserved in the deed of
sale or gift the former owner does not have it, and the land is
to be sold at such time or times as seem expedient at a price
not less than the cost of the land and of reclaiming it, with
interest at 4 per cent.
Other important powers and duties of the Joint Board are
described in sections 4 and 5 of chapter 759, Acts of 1913,
which follow: ——
SECTION 4. The said joint board, acting through such agent or agents as
it may appoint, shall drain and reclaim lands acquired under this act, and for
this purpose may purchase machinery and other necessary equipment, and
may execute such contracts as the governor and council shall approve. So far
as is practicable, the labor of prisoners shall be employed in reclaiming the
said lands, under such regulations and conditions as may be prescribed by the
prison commissioners; and it is hereby made the duty of the prison commis-
sioners to furnish such labor, upon request of the said joint board, whenever it
is practicable for them to do so. The cost of transportation of prisoners to
and from the place of labor and the cost of providing them with necessary
meals while so employed shall be paid from the fund herein provided for.
SECTION 5. [As amended by chapter 596, Acts of 1914.] When said lands,
or any convenient part thereof, shall have been drained and reclaimed, the said
joint board shall cause the same to be cultivated for not less than two succes-
sive seasons, in such manner as in the opinion of the board will best demon--
strate the value thereof for agricultural uses. The products of cultivation,
except hay sold in the bale, shall not be sold in open market, but shall be used
for the supply of public institutions, and such institutions shall pay to the
joint board such sums for the said products as they would pay if the same
were purchased in open market, and the sums so received shall be added to
the sum herein provided for.
Any land not repurchased by its former owner or sold as
above described is to be offered for sale from time to time, in
whole or in part, at a price not less than the cost of the land
plus the cost of reclaiming it. Any sums received'from sales
of land- are to be paid into the treasury of the Commonwealth
and credited to the ordinary revenue until the total amount
expended under the law has been refunded, after which the
proceeds are to be credited to a fund to be known as the Wet
Lands Reclamation Fund, and used for the reclamation of other
tracts.
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3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of any work undertaken, and of all
persons employed, is vested in the Joint Board, which, by the
act creating it, was at ﬁrsﬁcomposed of the State Board of
Agriculture and the State Board of Health. These two boards
appointed a joint committee to take charge of the work assigned
to the Joint Board. Up to Sept. 15, 1914, no reclamation
projects had been undertaken, but complete or partial surveys
of about twenty tracts had been made by the engineering
division of the State Department of Health under the direction
of Mr. X. H. Goodnough, chief engineer.
The work of the Joint Board has been temporarily suspended
pending the appointment of all members of the Department of
Health, which was established in 1914 (chapter 792, Acts of 1914)
to supersede the State Board of Health. Accounts of the work of
the State Board of Agriculture and of the State Department of
Health are given on pages 223 and 132. ~
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY.
1 . General Information.
(a) The department was established in 1912 by chapter 608,
Acts of that year, to take the place of the former cattle bureau
of the State Board of Agriculture, which in turn had been
established in 1902 to take the place of the Board of Cattle
Commissioners, established in 1885.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston. Quarantine sta-
tions are located in Boston (Brighton), Watertown and Somer-
ville. Fifty-seven agents are stationed in different cities and
towns of the State.
(0) Number of regular ofﬁcials and employees, July 1, 1914,
was 21; in addition there are a number of agents giving part
time to State work and paid on a per diem basis.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $177,500.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Department of Animal Industry are
the prevention, suppression and extirpation of contagious diseases
among domestic animals. '
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The head of the department, namely, the Commissioner of
Animal Industry, approves the appointment of the local in-
spectors of animals, nominated by the mayor and aldermen in
cities and by the selectmen in towns. The commissioner also
has the power to remove local inspectors who are not properly
performing their duties. Furthermore, they must comply with
and enforce all orders and regulations as directed by the com-
missioner.
3. Control and Management.
The control and management of this department are vested in
a commissioner, who is appointed by the Governor, with the
approval of the Council, for a term of three years. The present
commissioner is Mr. Fred Freeland Walker, whose salary is
$3,500 per annum.
The outside force of the department is divided into two main
groups or divisions, namely, the quarantine division and the
agents’ division consisting of the district agents, specialists, ex-
perts and per diem agents.
In the quarantine division a chief agent is in charge of the
work and he has four assistants. Of these, however, only one
man gives his full time to the quarantine work, the agent in
charge devoting only two and one-half days a week and three of
his assistants devoting only two days a week to this work.
Under the supervision of this division all interstate cattle for
dairy and breeding ‘purposes are tuberculin tested, the agent in
charge having authority to release or hold such animals as in his
opinion give or fail to give a reaction to this test.
The district agents are employed principally in the inspection
of barns, and to each is assigned a deﬁnite territory in the-
State. They are held responsible for the condition of the barns
in their own section of the State. The district agents are from
time to time assigned other work in their districts, such as execut-
ing warrants on cattle, examining and passing upon various
cases of contagious diseases, etc. The district agents also super-
vise and instruct the local inspectors.
In the inspection of animals, two experts are employed ‘to
control glanders in the State. One per diem agent is also em-
ployed on glanders work, but he works independently of the ex-
perts and reports directly to the commissioner. The glanders
experts have authority under the commissioner to quarantine
or condemn animals affected with this disease and to ﬁx the
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amount to be paid for animals so condemned. Another expert
is given full authority in reference to the control of hog cholera
in this State, and he is authorized to visit herds where the pres-
ence of this disease is suspected and to take necessary action
to control it.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The Department of Animal Industry comprises an office force,
quarantine force, and agents, specialists and experts. Each of
the latter is directly responsible to the Commissioner of Animal
Industry but, for convenience in reporting, all agents (other than
quarantine force) are classiﬁed as in one group. The number of
oﬂicials and employees in the department on Aug. 1, 1913, is
shown in the following outline: —
Commissioner of Animal Industry, 1
I. Office, . . . . . 5
II. Quarantine stations, . . . . . . . . 1
111. District agents, specialists, experts and per diem agents, . . 63
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 70
The classes of officials and employees in the department, to-
gether with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown
in the following statement: —
Commissioner of Animal Industry, . . . . 1 at $3,500.00 yr.
I. Ofﬁce: —
Chief clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Clerk and stenographer, . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
II. Quarantine stations: -—
Agent in charge: 1 ——
Assistant and clerk, . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
District agents, per diem agent. 2

1 The $1,600 Boston district agent is in charge of work at quarantine station, but he devotes
only two and one—half days each week to this work and the balance of time to his work as a district
agent.
1 Three district agents (one at $1,500, one at $1,400, one at $1,300) assist in the work at the
quarantine stations two days a week and the balance of time work as district agents. One per
diem agent (at $3 a day) is employed two days a week at the quarantine stations.
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III. District agents, specialists, experts and per diem
agents: 1 — .
District agents: —
Boston district, 2 i . . . . 1 at $1,600.00 yr.
Boston district, 1 . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Boston district, 3 . . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Boston district, 3 . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Amherst district, . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Barre district, . . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Cape district, . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Greenﬁeld district, . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Northampton district, . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Pittsﬁeld district, . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Per diem agents, '1 . . . . . . 46 at 5.00 day
Per diem agents, 3 . . . . . . 2 at 3.00 day
Glanders experts, . . . . . . 2 at 1,700.00 yr.
Hog cholera expert, . . . . . 1 at 10.00 day
Consulting veterinarians, . . . . 2 at 5—
STATE FORESTER.
1. General Information.
(a) This department was established by chapter 409, Acts of
1904.
(b) Office located at 6 Beacon Street, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees on Aug. 1, 1914, was 80.
(d) Appropriation for 1914 was $263,000, including $10,000
for purchase of forest lands, $28,000 for protection against and
prevention of forest ﬁres, $200,000 for suppression of gypsy and
brown-tail moths.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of this department are general forestry work,
the suppression of the gypsy and brown-tail moths, and the
maintenance of the forest ﬁre protective system. “General
forestry” work includes tree planting; the examination of wood
lots, and advising owners as to the best methods of management;

1 All agents and specialists work under the immediate direction of the commissioner and report
directly to him.
2 The $1,600 Boston district agent is in charge of work at quarantine station, but he devotes
only two and one-half days each week to this work and the balance of time to his work as a district
agent.
a Three district agents (one at $1,500, one at $1,400, one at $1,300) assist in the work at the
quarantine stations two days a week and the balance of time work as district agents. One per
diem agent (at $3 a day) is employed two days a week at the quarantine stations.
4 One per diem agent works on glanders.
5 No regular salary, but paid for services rendered ‘as experts.
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the maintenance of nurseries in various parts of the State where
seedlings are raised for use in reforestation work; the investiga-
tion of the chestnut bark disease; and advising owners as to the
best course to pursue in handling infected tracts, which work
is carried on in co-operation with the United States government.
In the gypsy and brown—tail moth work, the moth-infested
areas are divided into several divisions, each in charge of a super-
intendent, whose duty it is to see that cities and towns within
his district are complying with the laws relating to the suppres-
sion of these insects. The State Forester acts for the Common-
wealth in reimbursing those cities and towns which have made
expenditures as authorized by law in connection with this work.
The propagation and distribution of the brown-tail fungous dis-
ease, and woodland thinning in relation to moth suppression, are
also included in the gypsy moth work.
The forest ﬁre service is in charge of the State ﬁre warden,
who has four deputies. They advise the forest wardens and
their deputies in towns, and municipal oflicers in cities, as to the
best methods of preventing and extinguishing forest ﬁres, and
urge upon the towns the importance of being properly equipped
with forest ﬁre-ﬁghting apparatus. Twenty-one lookout stations
are maintained, each one in charge of an observer, who remains
there during the dangerous periods, and reports ﬁres to the forest
wardens or the deputies residing nearest the location of the ﬁre.
In brief, the State Forester’s work is to procure the perpetua-
tion, extension and proper management of the forest lands of
the Commonwealth, both public and private, and he acts for the
Commonwealth in the suppression of the gypsy and brown-tail
moths. He is required by law to give annually a course of in-
struction in forestry to the students of the Massachusetts Agri-
cultural College.
3. Control, Direction and 1V anagemcnt.
Control, management and immediate charge of the depart-
ment are vested in the State Forester, who is appointed by
the Governor and Council for an indeﬁnite term. He is responsi-
ble to, and may be removed from‘ofﬁce by, the Governor, with
the advice and consent of the Council. He is a member ea: oﬂicio
of the State Board of Agriculture. The present State Forester
is Mr. Frank William Rane, whose salary is $5,000 per annum.
Three ofﬁcials are in immediate charge of the three main di-
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visions of the department, namely, the assistant State forester,
superintendent of moth work and State ﬁre warden. These
officials are appointed by the State Forester for an indeﬁnite
period, and are responsible to and may be removed from office
by him. They have complete authority over their divisions,
subject to the control of the State Forester, and have power to
appoint and discharge the employees of their divisions, subject
to the approval of the State Forester.
The division superintendents engaged in the suppression of the
gypsy and brown-tail moths send in daily reports showing the
various towns and cities visited by them, and the condition of
the work in those places.
The district forest wardens render weekly reports concerning
the condition of the work in their districts, as noted in their daily
rounds among various towns. The observers at the various ﬁre
stations also render weekly reports of any ﬁres which may have
taken place in their divisions, the cause and extent of the same,
and to whom the ﬁres have been reported.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁ’icials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the State F orester’s depart-
ment are organized into an ofﬁce force and three main divisions,
the ofﬁcial in charge of each being directly responsible to the
State Forester. Following is a summary as of Aug. 1, 1913: —
State Forester, . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. Secretary and ofﬁce force, . . . . . . . 5
II. General forestry division, . . . . . . .
III. Suppression of gypsy and brown-tail moths division, . . 16
IV. Prevention of forest ﬁres division, . . . . . . 17
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . . 66
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —— '
State Forester, . . . . . . . . 1 at $5,000.00 yr.
1. Secretary, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Bookkeeper and general ofﬁce assistant, . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Clerk and typewriter, . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
Stenographer and typewriter, . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Office boy, . . . . . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
27-
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II. Assistant State forester (general forestry division),
A.
F.
G.
Assistant forester (reforestation work),
Foreman (reforestation work), '
Laborer (reforestation work) (temporary
employee), . . .
Assistant forester (examinations of wood-
land), . . . . .
Engineer (including map making, Worcester
County), . .
Assistants in map work
ployees) , . . . .
Draftsman (temporary employee),
Foreman at nursery (Wrentham),
Laborers (temporary employees), .
Foreman at Amherst,
Subforeman, . . . .
Laborers (temporary employees), .
H l‘ l‘
(temporary em-
Foreman at East Sandwich nursery, .
Laborers (temporary employees), .
Expert on chestnut blight (paid by United
States government; see also, III., F.).
111. Superintendent of gypsy and brown-tail moth
A.
B.
C.
we
work, 1 . .
Assistant forester (woodland thinning),
Charge of supply store, . . .
Assistant in charge of supply store,
Division superintendent No.
Division superintendent No.
Division superintendent No.
Division superintendent No.
Division superintendent No.
Division superintendent No.
Division superintendent No.
Division superintendent No.
Division superintendent No.
Mechanic, . . .
Automobile repairer and driver,
Fungous expert (paid by United States
government; receives a salary of $75
per month from the Commonwealth
when he gives three-fourths of time to
brown-tail fungous work).
Assistant on fungous work (temporary
employee),
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IV. State ﬁre warden (prevention of forest ﬁres), 2
A. Assistant to ﬁre warden (charge of office), .
B. .
Locomotive inspector,
1 at $1,800.00 yr.
1 at 1,500.00 yr.
1 at 2.50 day
1 at 2.00 day
1 at 1,000.00 yr.
1 at 75.00 mo.
4 at 10.00 wk.
1 at 12.00 wk.
1 at 2.50 day
5 at 2.00 day
1 at 2.50 day
1 at 2.25 day
1 at 2.25 day
4 at 2.00 day
1 at 2.50 day
2 at 2.00 day
1 at 1,600.00 yr.
1 at 1,200.00 yr.
1 at 1,000.00 yr.
1 at 9.00 wk.
1 at 1,200.00 yr.
1 at 1,200.00 yr.
1 at 900.00 yr.
1 at 1,000.00 yr.
1 at 1,200.00 yr.
1 at 1,200.00 yr.
1 at 1,100.00 yr.
1 at 936.00 yr.
1 at 1,200.00 yr.
1 at 2.75 day
1 at 3.00 day
1 at 2.00 day
1 at 2,200.00 yr.
1 at 900.00 yr.

1 at 1,000.00 yr.
1 Local moth superintendents in each infested town are paid by the towns, and therefore are
not included in this statement.
2 Forest warden in each town and deputy forest wardens are town officials, and therefore not
included in this statement.
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C. District forest warden No. 1, . . . 1 at $900.00 yr.
Observer at ﬁre tower, Moose Hill, . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Observer at ﬁre tower, Bald Pate Hill, . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Observer at ﬁre tower, Hart Hill, . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Observer at ﬁre tower, Robbins Hill, . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Observer at ﬁre tower, Blue Hill, . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Observer at ﬁre tower, Morse Hill, . 1 at 60.00 mo.
D. District forest warden N o. 2, . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Observer at ﬁre tower, Shoot Flying Hill, 1 at 60.00 mo.
Observer at ﬁre tower, Reservoir Hill, . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Observer at ﬁre tower, Richmond Hill, . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Observer at ﬁre tower, Middleborough, . 1 at 60.00 mo.
E. District warden No. 3 (in charge of six ob- -
servers paid by United States govern-
ment), . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
F. District warden No. 4 (in charge of three
observers paid by United States gov-
ernment), . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
THE STATE FOREST COMMISSION.
The State Forest Commission was created by chapter 720,
Acts of 19141. An appropriation of $500 was made for the ex-
penses of the commission, and one of $10,000 for the purchase
and maintenance of forest lands by it, as authorized by the act.
The functions of the commission are set forth in sections 2, 3
and 5 of the act creating it. These sections read as follows: -—
SECTION 2. The commission shall have power to acquire for the com-
monwealth by purchase or otherwise, and to hold, woodland or land suitable
for timber cultivation within the commonwealth. The commission may,
after a public hearing, sell or exchange any land thus acquired which in the
judgment of the commission can no longer be used advantageously for the
purposes of this act. The average cost of land purchased by the Commission
shall not exceed ﬁve dollars an acre.
SECTION 3. Lands acquired under the provisions of this act shall be
known as state forests and shall be under the control and management of
the state forester. He shall proceed to re-forest and develop such lands and
shall have power to make all reasonable regulations which in his opinion
will tend to increase the public enjoyment and beneﬁt therefrom and to
protect and conserve the water supplies of the commonwealth. The state
forester shall keep and shall publish in his annual report an account of all
money invested in each state forest and of the annual income and expense
thereof.
SECTION 5. Land acquired under the provisions of this act shall be
exempt from taxation; but the commonwealth shall reimburse cities and
towns in which such lands are situated for taxes lost by reason Of their ac-
quisition, in the same manner and to the same extent as in the case of lands
acquired for public institutions under the provisions of chapter six hundred
and seven of the acts of the year nineteen hundred and ten.
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The State Forester is required to use labor from correctional
institutions as far as is practicable in the reforestation, main-
tenance and development of the lands acquired.
Authority is given for the expenditure of $10,000 for acquiring
and maintaining forest lands during the current year, and for the
expenditure of $20,000 annually for each of the four succeeding
years for the same purposes. Any balance unexpended at the
end of the year may be expended during the succeeding year.
The commission is composed of three persons of whom the
State Forester is one, the other two being appointed by the
Governor and Council for terms of three years and six years
respectively; later appointments to be made, one every three
years for a six-year term. The members of the commission are
to serve without compensation. Their names and residences,
and the dates when the terms of the appointed members expire,
are: ——
F. William Rane, State Forester, Newton.
Harvey N. Shepard, Boston, August, 1920.
Harold Parker, Lancaster, August, 1917.
COMMISSIONERS ON FISHERIES AND GAME.
. 1. General Information. .
(a) A Board of Commissioners on Fisheries in the Merrimac
' and Connecticut rivers was established by chapter 238, Acts of
1866. It was made a Board of Commissioners on Inland Fish-
eries by chapter 384, Acts of 1869, and Game Commissioners
by chapter 276, Acts of 1886.
(5) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 86.
(cl) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $138,315.
2. F unctions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of this department are (1) the'enforcement of
the laws relative to inland ﬁsheries, birds and animals, and the
pollution of public waters; (2) scientiﬁc investigations relating
to ﬁsheries and game; and (3) the enforcement of certain laws
relative to forest ﬁres.
Previous to 1900 the ﬁsh and game laws were enforced by
State and local police, but in order to have ofﬁcers with special
knowledge, deputy commissioners were appointed, and thus the
enforcement of the law has gradually become the duty of the
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Fish and Game Commissioners, except that the enforcement of
the seining and lobster laws in Buzzards Bay still remains the
duty of the Massachusetts district police.
3. Control, Direction and IlIanagement.
The control, direction and, in part, the management and im-
mediate charge of the department are vested in three commis-
sioners, who are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council, for terms of ﬁve years. These officials
are responsible to the Governor and Council, and may be re-
moved from office by the Governor. The chairman receives a
salary of $3,000 a year; the other commissioners are paid $5 for
each day of actual service. The names and addresses of the
commissioners, with the dates when the respective terms expire,
are as follows: ~—
George W. Field, Chairman, Sharon, December, 1914.
George H. Graham, Springﬁeld, August, 1916.
William C. Adams, Boston, July, 1918.
The commissioners hold regular meetings each week'. The
chairman is at the office Mondays and Fridays, and at other
times when not making investigations throughout the State, or
directing the work of the biologist or at the hatcheries. He has
general charge of new matters arising in the work of the depart—
ment, which he refers to the other members of the commission
or to the chief deputy.
The department of ﬁsheries and game is divided into several
main divisions, each of which is in charge of a superintendent,
with the exception of the division for enforcement of law, which
is in charge of the chief deputy. These officials are appointed
by the commissioners for a term of one year, are responsible to
and may be removed from office by them.
For the enforcement of the law, the State is divided into
twenty-eight districts, each in charge of a deputy commissioner.
Daily reports are made to and checked by the chief deputy.
While each deputy is regularly assigned to a deﬁnite district,
each is subject to duty throughout the State.
The Commissioners on Fisheries and Game appoint the dep-
uties, clerks and biologist, and have power to discharge them.
The officials in charge of the main divisions appoint and dis-
charge their temporary helpers. These officials have immediate
and complete management of the hatcheries and game farms,
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care of ﬁsh and birds, and of all conditions relating to the rear-
ing of young ﬁsh and birds, and maintenance and well-being of
the breeding stock.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
0]‘ Compensation.
The officials and employees of the department of ﬁsheries and
game are organized into an office force and ten main divisions,
each of which is directly responsible to the commissioners. Fol-
lowing is the outline as of Aug. 1, 1913: ——
Commissioners, . . . . 3
I. Clerk and Stenographers, . 4
II. Biologist and assistants, 5
III. Division for enforcement of law, 31
IV. Wilbraham game farm, 6
V. Sutton hatchery, 8
VI. Palmer hatchery, 16
VII. Sandwich hatchery, . 6
VIII. Adams hatchery, 1
IX. Hadley hatchery, . . 1
X. Marthas Vineyard reservation, . 3
X1. Sharon reservation, . 1
Total number of oﬂicials and employees, . 85
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: -——
Chairman, . . . . . . . . 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
Commissioners, . . . . . . . . 2 at 1 5.00 day
I. Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 85.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 75.00 mo.
Stenographer (temporary employee), . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
II. Biologist, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Assistant biologist (temporary employee), . 1 at 85.00 mo.
“ “ “ “ . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Laborer (temporary), . . . . . 1 at 80.00 mo.
_ . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
III. Division for enforcement of law: —-
Chief deputy, . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Deputy commissioners: —-
1. Andover, . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Andover (temporary employee), . 1 at 2.50 day
2. Ayer, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.

1 When engaged in the work of the commission.
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3. Brockton, . . . . l at $1,200.00 yr.
4. Cambridge (temporary), - . 1 at 2.00 day
5. East Boston, . . . . 1 at 1,080.00 yr.
6. Easthampton, . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
7. Edgartown, . . . . . 1 at 1,080.00 yr.
8. Fitchburg, . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
9. Foxborough, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
10. Framingham, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
11. Gardner, . . . . . 1 at 1,080.00 yr.
12. Gloucester, . . . . . 1 at 960.00 yr.
13. Greenﬁeld, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
14. Harwich, . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
15. Lee, . . . . 1 at 1,080.00 yr.
16. Lynn, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
17 . Marion, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
18. Nantucket, . . . . . 1 at 1,080.00 yr.
19. New Bedford, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
20. North Adams, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
21. North Grafton, . . . . 1 at 7 20.00 yr.
22. North Middleborough, . . . 1 at 1,080.00 yr.
23. Palmer, . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
24. Pittsﬁeld, . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
25. Springﬁeld, . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
26. Taunton, . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
27. Ware, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
28. Westﬁeld, . . . , . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
29. Worcester, . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
IV. Wilbraham game farm: —-
Superintendent (in charge of propagation of
game birds), . . . . . 1 at 1 100.00 mo.
Assistant, . . . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Laborer, . . . . . . 1 at .20 hr.
Laborer (temporary), . . . 1 at 55.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
V. Sutton hatchery: ——
Superintendent (in charge of work of propa-
gating ﬁsh and game birds), . . . 1 at 2 100.00 mo.
Fish and game culturist, . . . . 1 at 64.00 mo.
Laborer, . . . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Attendant, . . . . . . 1 at 3 20.00 mo.
Bird culturist (temporary employee), . 1 at 3 30.00 mo.
Laborers (temporary), . . . . 2 at .20 hr.
“ “ . 1 at .15 hr.
VI. Palmer hatchery: —-
Superintendent (in charge of work of propaga-
tion of ﬁsh), . . . . . 1 at 11,100.00 yr.
Fish culturist, . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Laborers (including team) (temporary em-
ployees), . . . . . . 2 at .561; hr.

1 And house. 2 And house and barn. 8 And board.
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Laborers (temporary), . . . . 1 at $0.281 hr.
“ “ . . 11 at .25 hr.
VII. Sandwich hatchery: ——
Superintendent (in charge of work of propaga-
tion of ﬁsh), . . . . . 1 at 1 112.00 mo.
Fish culturists, . . . . . 1 at 62.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . 2 at 250.00 mo.
Carpenter (temporary), . . . . 1 at 2.75 day
Laborer (temporary), . . . . 1 at 30 00 mo.
VIII. Adams hatchery: ~——-
Superintendent (in charge of hatchery; when
there are no ﬁsh, receives $15 a month,
and when taking care of ﬁsh, receives
$25 a month), . . . . . 1 at 15.00 mo.
IX. Hadley hatchery: ——
Care of hatchery, . . . . . 1 at 1.00 mo.
X. Marthas Vineyard reservation: —
Superintendent (in charge of work of propa-
gating game birds), . . . . 1 at 2 100.00 mo.
Laborer (temporary), . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
“ “ . 1 at 30.00 mo.
XI. Sharon reservation: -—
Superintendent (in charge of propagation of
game birds), . . . . . 1 at 3 30.00 mo
THE STATE BOARD or EDUCATION.
1. General Information.
(a) The present State Board of Education was established by
chapter 457, Acts of. 1909, to succeed the then existing Board of
Education established in 1837, and to combine with it the Com-
mission on Industrial Education established in 1906.
(b) The office of the Board is at 15 Ashburton Place, Boston.
(0) The total number of officials and employees in the service
of the Board July 1, 1914, was 23, not including employees at
the State normal schools.
(d) The appropriation for the expenses of the Board for 1914
was $72,585, ———and for general purposes, such as aid to cities
and towns, teachers’ institutes, etc., $208,677.49.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Board of Education exercises numerous functions, hav-
ing complete authority and control over certain matters, and
supervisory powers regarding others. Matters over which the
Board’s authority is complete include the following: ——

1 Of this amount $12 is allowed for house rent. 2 And house. 2 And board.
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(a) To take and hold in trust for the Commonwealth grants
or gifts made for educational purposes.
(b) To manage the State normal schools and the boarding
houses connected therewith, and to direct the expenditure of
money appropriated for their maintenance. This authority
includes power to direct the policy, methods and scope of
courses, the appointment of new teachers, the determination of
salaries, and the making of estimates for the annual budget.
The Board is also authorized to make arrangements with cities
and towns in the vicinity of normal schools for the maintenance
of practice schools in such towns in connection with the normal
schools, and to provide for paying a part of the compensation
of teachers employed in such schools. (For information con-
cerning normal schools, see table, page 246.)
(c) To conduct teachers’ institutes, and to approve grants of
State aid to county teachers’ associations and to the Massachu-
setts Teachers’ Association.
(cl) To approve the establishment of superintendency unions,
to issue certiﬁcates to persons found qualiﬁed to serve as super-
intendents in such unions, to prevent dissolution of a union
when such dissolution appears undesirable, and under certain
conditions to form or readjust unions, and to approve or dis-
approve the action of a joint committee of a union in dismissing
a superintendent during his term of three years.
(e) To approve high schools which are to receive aid from the
State either as a grant, or as reimbursement to which certain
towns are entitled on account of the payment of tuition by them.
(i) To grant certiﬁcates to teachers in State-aided high
schools, and to require that teachers in such high schools hold
proper certiﬁcates as a condition of the schools receiving State
aid.
(g) To maintain a bureau of information for teachers seeking
employment and for school authorities seeking information as
to teachers.
(h) To prescribe the form for the school census, prescribe and
distribute school registers to all public schools, and to secure
statistical returns from school committees.
(i) To provide the material and appliances used in schools
for tests of sight and hearing, and to promote medical inspec-
tion of schools.
To provide for transportation to school of children living
on islands within the Commonwealth, where such islands have
no local schools.
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(h) To award the State scholarships in the Worcester Poly-
technic Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
The more important supervisory duties of the Board are: ——
(a) To promote the introduction of agricultural, industrial and
household arts education, and to supervise and approve, for
purposes of reimbursement by the State, schools established for
these purposes.
(b) To supervise independent agricultural schools now being
established in Bristol and Essex counties, and to pass upon
claims for reimbursement by the State to the counties main—
taining these schools.
(0) To visit county training schools and to report annually
thereon to the General Court.
(d) To approve requests for admission of deaf pupils to cer-
tain schools for the deaf in Massachusetts and Connecticut, to
supervise the education of such pupils and report to the Gen-
eral Court thereon; also to exercise similar functions as to admis-
sion and instruction of pupils in the Massachusetts School for
the Blind.
(e) To receive annually reports containing such statistics as
it prescribes, from trustees, officers or persons in charge of liter-
ary, scientiﬁc or professional institutions of learning incorpo-
rated, supported or aided by the Commonwealth, and of all
reform schools, almshouses or private educational institutions,
relative to the number of students and instructors, courses of
study, cost of tuition, and the general condition of the institu-
tion or school under their charge.
(f) To receive all petitions by colleges for authority to grant
degrees, and to transmit these, with its recommendations, to
the General Court.
(9) To recommend a person for appointment as one of the
trustees of Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
(h) To confer with the State Board of Labor and Industries
regarding the employment and educational certiﬁcates issued by
that Board to qualiﬁed minors desiring employment.
(i) To approve the apportionment of the Massachusetts School
Fund among the towns eligible to receive it, when satisﬁed that
each of such towns has complied with the laws relating to the
public schools.
The powers and duties of the Board of Education are set
forth in chapters 39—42, inclusive, of the Revised Laws, but
many amendments and additions to these chapters have been
245
made since their adoption. For some of these, see chapter 213,
Acts of 1907; chapter 189, Acts of 1908; chapters 375, 471, 731,
Acts of 1911; chapters 566, 587, Acts of 1912.
In addition to its regular work the State Board is frequently
requested by the General Court to make special reports on
educational questions. In 1913 such reports were submitted on
the following subjects: -—
(a) Part-time education (chapter 64, Resolves of 1911).
(b) A retirement system for public school teachers (chapter
47, Resolves of 1911).
(0) State aid to public schools (chapter 70, Resolves of 1911).
(d) Administration of textile schools (chapter 31, Resolves of
1912).
(6) Establishment of a school for designing silverware and
jewelry (chapter 16, Resolves of 1912).
(7‘) Administration of schools for the deaf (chapter 31, Re-
' solves of 1912).
(g) Transportation of certain high school pupils (chapter 39,
Resolves of 1912).
(h) The Boston Normal School (chapter 47, Resolves of 1912).
Schooling of wards of the State or the city of Boston
(chapter 136, Resolves of 1912).
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State Normal Schools.


N um Loc ti n When Area in Va'lll‘gggn Nxgﬁgfﬁ of Number Appropriation
‘ ‘ ' a’ o ' opened. Acres. Nov‘ 30”191’3_ enrpéllgd in employed. for 1914.
Lexington, 1839
Framingham State Normal School, West N ewton, 1844 10 6 $230,073 37 355 45 $202,370 001
Framingham, 1853
Westﬁeld State Normal School, Barre’ 1839-41} 3 2 375,483 45 212 as 40,584 00
Westﬁeld, . 1844
Bridgewater State Normal School, Bridgewater, 1840 20 9 555,414 30 375 83 70,226 00
Salem State Normal School, Salem, 1854 5 0 405,320 02 374 33 49,675 00
Massachusetts Normal Art School, Boston, 1873 0.36 157,805 79 325 30 52,363 00
Worcester State Normal School, Worcester, . 1874 4 3 206,424 17 225 35 52,410 00
Fitchburg State Normal School, Fitchburg, 1895 15.0 476,850 68 271 39 59,895 00
North Adams State Normal School, North Adams, 1897 7 02 306,317 21 2053 43 45,581 00
Hyannis State Normal School. Hyannis, 1897 13.3 147,362 21 564 25 28,887 00
Lowell State Normal School, Lowell, 1897 3 3 262,751 90 156 43 61,959 995


1 Includes $145,000 for'new dormitory and other improvements.
2 Two and one-half of which are leased for a. nominal sum from the city of North Adams.
8 Including 134 in the regular course; 18 short-residents; 53 in correspondence courses.
4 Three hundred summer school pupils and 48 summer employees.
5 Includes $25,752.99 for improvements.
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3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction over this department and over the
State normal schools are vested in the Board of Education
itself. The Board consists of nine persons, appointed by the
Governor, with the consent of the Council. Three members of
the Board are appointed each year for terms of three years.
The names and addresses of the present members of the Board,
with the dates of expiration of their several terms, are:'——
Frederick P. Fish, Chairman, Boston, May, 1916.
Miss Sarah L. Arnold, Newton Centre, May, 1915.
Mrs. Ella Lyman Cabot, Boston, May, 1916.
Simeon B. Chase, Fall River, May, 1915.
Jeremiah E. Burke, Boston, May, 1917.
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, Boston, May, 1917 .
Frederick W. Hamilton, Cambridge, May, 1916.
Paul H. Hanus,1 Cambridge, May, 1914.
Clinton Q. Richmond, North Adams, May, 1915.
The Board meets regularly every month, with additional
special meetings as occasion requires. Committees of the Board
hold such meetings as their work makes necessary. At the
meeting of the Board the Commissioner of Education submits
various reports and statements. He also submits an annual
report, material from which is used in preparing the Board’s
annual report to the General Court.
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department
are vested in a Commissioner of Education, who is appointed
by the Board for a term of ﬁve years, at a salary of $6,500 per
annum. The present commissioner is Dr. David Snedden.
Under the Board’s direction the commissioner organizes the
work of the staff, and exercises supervision over all activities
of the department. He represents the Board in visiting insti-
tutions to whose support the State contributes, at hearings on
proposed legislation, and in directing investigations ordered by
the General Court. He supervises the methods, policy and scope
of the normal school training courses and the personnel of the
instructing force, the appointment of new teachers, the deter-
mination of salaries and the estimate for the annual budget.
1 Successor not appointed on Nov. 1, 1914.
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In connection with normal school expenditures, the purchase of
supplies, and the oversight of construction, equipment and
repairs of normal school buildings he is assisted by the business
agent of the Board.
He is required to suggest to the Board and the General Court
improvements in the present system of public schools, and to
visit different parts of the Commonwealth “for the purpose of
arousing and guiding public sentiment in relation to the prac-
tical interests of education.”
The Commissioner of Education and the Treasurer of the
Commonwealth are the commissioners to invest, manage and
distribute the income of the Massachusetts School Fund, which
amounts to $5,000,000, and produces an annual income of from
$230,000 to $238,000. The commissioner is also, ea: oﬁicio, a
trustee of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Massa-
chusetts Agricultural College and the Lowell Textile School, a
member of the Teachers’ Retirement Board, and a trustee of the
Museum of Fine Arts of the city of Boston.
A deputy commissioner and second deputy commissioner are
appointed by the Board, on recommendation of the commissioner,
for such terms as the Board may ﬁx.
The ﬁrst deputy commissioner supervises the work of schools
in towns belonging to superintendency unions which are aided
by the Commonwealth through allotment from the Massachu-
setts School Fund or by grants for high school aid or for aid of
the union itself. He has charge of the certiﬁcation of super-
intendents and of teachers in State-aided high schools, the
bureau of registration for teachers, the conduct of teachers’
institutes and the approval of high schools. He also has charge
of the admission of pupils to the normal schools, in connection
with which he prepares examination questions and carries on
related correspondence; he directs the collection of school sta-
tistics and the compilation of such as are used in the annual
report, also the distribution of census blanks and of school
registers. The following agents assist him in his duties: ——
An agent employed as inspector of high schools.
An agent employed as inspector of rural schools.
An agent in charge of the registration and certiﬁcation of
teachers.
To the second deputy commissioner are assigned matters
relating to the supervision and direction of industrial, agricul-
tural and household arts education. This deputy is assisted by
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an agent for industrial schools, an agent for agricultural schools
and an agent for household arts schools. '
The commissioner, or either of the deputy commissioners,
may be removed at any time by vote of six members of the
Board.
In addition to the commissioner, deputies and agents already
mentioned the Board employs a business agent and a director
of art education.
The business‘agent reports direct to the commissioner. He
exercises a general supervision over the care of normal school
buildings, the erection of new buildings, the purchase of sup-
plies for normal schools and the Board’s ofﬁce, accounting
methods, etc.
The director of art education is required to supervise courses
of elementary art instruction in the State normal schools; to
visit cities and towns required by law to maintain classes in
industrial drawing, inspect the work done, and advise school
committees, directors and teachers of drawing; to prepare re—
ports, outlines, bulletins and other material designed to aid in
promoting education in industrial art throughout the State. He
gives part of his time to this work, the remainder being occu-
pied by his duties as principal of the Normal Art School.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬂieials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The agents and employees in the bﬁ‘ice1 of the Board are
organized in ﬁve main groups or divisions, the person in charge
of each being directly responsible to the Commissioner of Edu-
cation as shown in the following outline: ——
Commissioner of Education,
I. General Oﬁice, . . .
II. First deputy commissioner, agents, etc.,
III. Second deputy commissioner, agents, etc.,
IV. Business agent, .
V. Director of art education,
“"I
N v-H-lmqmr-s
Total number of officials and employees,
The classes of agents and employees, together with their
rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the follow-
ing statement: —

1 For officials and employees at normal schools, see statements regarding the individual schools.
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Commissioner of Education, . . . . . 1 at $6,500.00 yr.
I. General oﬂice: -—
First clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Second clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Third clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
File clerk, . . . . ._ . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Stenographer-clerk, . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
Messenger, . . . . . . . 1 at 312.00 yr.
II. First deputy commissioner, . . . . 1 at 4,500.00 yr
Agents, . . . . . . . 3 at 2,500.00 yr.
Stenographer-clerk, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
Stenographer-clerk (temporary), . . . 1 at 15 00 wk.
III. Second deputy commissioner, . . . . l at 4,000.00 yr.
Agents, . . . . . . . 2 at 3,500.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Stenographer-clerk, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 840 00 yr.
IV. Business agent, . . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
V. Director of art education, 1 . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
. A. STATE NORMAL ScHooL AT FRAMINGHAM.
1. F unctions and General Information.
(a) The functions of the State Normal School at Framingham
are to prepare its students for teaching the ﬁrst six grades of
the public schools, and for service as dietitians in private schools
and institutions and as instructors in such schools as give courses
in household arts. Two‘ dormitories for the students are main-
tained in connection with the normal school.
In addition to the regular normal school classes, a so-called '
“training school” is conducted in the normal school building.
This school is attended by children ‘eligible to attend the public
schools of the town of Framingham and is supported in part
by the State and in part by the town. Students at the normal
school attend the training school for the purpose of receiving
practical instruction in the art of teaching. The normal school
was established in July, 1839, at Lexington, transferred in 1844
to West Newton, and in 1853 to Framingham.
(5) Located in Framingham. -
(0) Land area is approximately 10.6 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $230,073.37.
(6) Number of students enrolled in 1913 was 355.
1 Also principal of Normal Art School, at a salary of $3,500 a year.

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The accommodations for teaching students are utilized to
capacity. The dormitories have accommodations for 87 students.
(f) Number of officials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 45.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $202,370 (includ-
ing $145,000 for a new dormitory and other improvements).
2‘ Control and Direction.
The State Board of Education exercises control and direction
over this and all other State normal schools, as is described on
page 243 preceding.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the normal school
are vested in the principal, who is elected ‘by the State Board
of Education and serves “at the will of the board.” The present
principal is Mr. Henry Whittemore, whose salary is $3,000 per
annum. In addition to his salary, the principal is given board
and lodging in the dormitory.
The teachers in the normal school proper (as distinguished
from the training school) are elected by the State Board of
Education upon the recommendation of the principal of the
normal school. The teachers of the training school are elected
by the school committee of Framingham upon nomination by
the State Board of Education and the recommendation of the
principal of the normal school.
The matron of the boarding halls is chosen by the State
Board of Education upon the recommendation of the principal.
She is directly responsible to the principal and through him to
the State Board of Education. The matron has general charge
of the dormitories, including the purchase of materials and food,
the accounting for the same, the employment of domestic help
for the dormitories, and general oversight of the conduct of
the students in the dormitories. Methods of purchase are,
however, regulated in part by the Board of Education through
its business agent.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and. Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the normal school are organized
into six main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the principal. The names of these groups or
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divisions, with the number of officials and employees in each
group on Aug. 1, 1913, are given in the following outline: —

Principal in charge of whole institution, . . . . . . 1
I. Office, . . . . . . . . . . 2
II. Normal school instructors, . . . . . . . 19
III. Training school, . . . . . . . . . 11
IV. Boarding halls, . . . . . . . . . 4
V. Engineer and assistants, . . . ' . . . . 4
VI. Janitor and laborers, . . . . . . . . 10
Total number of oﬂicials and employees, . . . . 51
The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division, together with their rates of compensation on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following statement: ——
Principal in charge of whole institution, 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
1. Ofﬁce: ——
Clerk and bookkeeper, . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Clerk (temporary employee), . 1 at .15 hr.
II. Normal school instructors: ——
Principal: 1 -—
Teachers, . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 2,050.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 3 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 5 at 1,000.00 yr.
Assistant teacher, 1 at 900.00 yr.
Teachers, . 2 at 600.00 yr.
Assistant teachers, 3 at 600.00 yr.
Teacher, 1 at 500.00 yr.
III. Training school: 2 —
Principal, . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Assistant principal, 1 at 800.00 yr.
Teachers, . . . . . 3 at 800.00 yr.‘
Teacher (town, $400; State, $425), 1 at 825.00 yr.
Teachers (town, $400; State, $400), 5 at 800.00 yr.
IV. Boarding halls:—
Matron, Crocker Hall, 1 at 750.00 yr.
Matron, Normal Hall, 1 at 450.00 yr.
Maid,‘1 . 1 at 6.00 wk.
General laborer, 1 at 700.00 yr.
Two janitors at Wells Hall (reported under
N 0. VI.) also serve as mail carriers for
boarding hall, at $1.50 and $1 a month.

1 The principal is in immediate charge of normal school instructors in addition to having
general charge of the whole institution.
2 Control over training school is divided between State and town authorities.
1 Receives $6 a week during summer.
When school is in session, works as cook at $9.75 per week.
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V. Engineer, . . . . . . . 1 at $1,150.00 yr.
Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at 850.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Fireman and watchman, . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
VI. Janitor and laborer, . . . . 1 at 805.00 yr.
Janitors at Wells Hall (also employed as mail
carriers and as general repair men at $1.75 and
$1.25 a day), . . . . . . 2 at 125.00 yr.
General laborers (temporary employees), . . 1 at 2.25 day
“ “ “ “ . 2 at 2.00 day
Carpenter (temporary employee), . . . 1 at 3.50 day
General repair man (temporary employee), . 1 at 2.00 day
1 at 1.60 day
a N “ “ “ . I. at day
B. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL AT WEsTFIELD.
1. F nnctions and General Information.
(a) The function of the State Normal School at Westﬁeld is
to prepare its students for teaching the ﬁrst six grades of the
public schools. A dormitory is maintained for the students in
connection with the normal school.
In addition to the normal school, the State owns and main-
tains a training school which is attended by school children
of Westﬁeld and which provides an opportunity for normal school
students to receive practical instruction in teaching.
Three rooms in the normal school building are also used for
training school purposes. The training school is under the joint
control of the principal of the normal school and the superin-
tendent of the town schools. The normal school was established
on Sept. 4, 1839, at Barre, was suspended in 1841, and reopened
in 1844 at Westﬁeld.
(b) Located in Westﬁeld.
(0) Land area is approximately 3.2 acres.
((1) Valuation of land, buildings ‘and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $375,483.45.
(e) Number of students enrolled in 1913 was 212. The school
has regular accommodation for teaching 175 students, and the
dormitory has accommodation for 70.
(f) Number of ofﬁcials and employees on July 1, 1914, was
38.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 Was $40,584.
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2. Control and Direction.
The State Board of Education exercises control and direction
over this and all other State normal schools, as is described on
page 243 preceding.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the normal school
are vested in the principal, who is elected by the State Board
of Education and serves during its pleasure. The principal at
the present time is Mr. Clarence A. Brodeur, whose salary is
$3,250.
The teachers in the normal school are nominated by the prin-
cipal, conﬁrmed by the commissioner of education and elected
by the State Board of Education to serve during its pleasure.
Teachers in the training school are nominated by the principal
and elected by the school committee of the town of Westﬁeld.
Contracts run for one year, but may be broken at any time
during the year for cause.
The matron and help at the dormitory, janitors and other
employees are hired by the principal, or at his direction, and
may be discharged by him at any time.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁlcials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the normal school are organized
into ﬁve main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the principal. The names of these groups or divi-
sions, with the number of ofﬁcials and employees in each group
on Aug. 1, 1913, are given in the following outline: —
Principal in charge of whole institution, . . . . . . 1
I. Clerk, . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II. Normal school instructors, . . . . . . . 10
III. Training school, . . . . . . . . . 14
IV. Dickinson Hall, . . . . . . . . . 4
V. Janitors, . . . . . . . . . 5
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . . 35
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each main group or
division, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following statement: ——
[\‘J
01
01
Principal, . . . . . . . . . 1 at $3,250.00 yr.
I. Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
II. Normal school instructors: —
Principal: 1 ——
Teachers, . . . . . . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
. . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 1,700.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Teacher (employed one day a week —— music), 1 at 300.00 yr.
Teacher, . . . . . . . 1 at 3.50 day
Pianist for gymnastic work, . . . 1 at .50 hr.
III. Training school: 2 —
Principal (town, $1,400; State, 8300), . . 1 at 1,7 00.00 yr.
Teachers, . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 4 at 820.00 yr.
Teachers (town, 35580; State, $240), . . 2 at 820.00 yr.
Teachers (town, $520; State, 8300), . . 4 at 820.00 yr.
Teachers (town, 3540; State, $280), . . 2 at 820.00 yr.
IV. Dickinson Hall: 3 —
Matron, . . . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
Assistant matron, . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Laundress, . . . . . . 1 at 1.50 day
Waitress, . . . . . . . 1 at 4.00 wk.
V. Janitor and chief engineer, . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Janitor at Dickinson Hall, . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Janitor at normal school, . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Assistant janitor at normal school, . . 1 at 8.60 wk.
Janitor at training school, . . . . 1 at 650.00 yr.
C. STATE NORMAL ScHooL AT BRIDGEWATER.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The function of the State Normal School at Bridgewater is
to train its students for teaching in the public schools below the
high school. In conjunction with the town of Bridgewater, a
model or training school, consisting of nine grades and a kinder-
garten, is conducted, thereby giving the normal school students
an opportunity for observation, child study and practice in
teaching.
The normal school carries on an apprenticeship system whereby
students during a portion of their course act as assistants in the
schools of neighboring cities and towns. Dormitories for the

1 The principal is in immediate charge of the normal school instructors in addition to having
general charge of the whole institution.
2 Control over training school is divided between State and town authorities.
3 During the school session, additional help is employed at Dickinson Hall.
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students are maintained in connection with the normal school.
The school was established in 1840.
(5) Located in Bridgewater, Mass.
(e) Land area is approximately 20.9 acres.
(cl) Valuation of land, buildings and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $555,414.30.
(e) Number of students enrolled in 1913 was 375. The in-
stitution has accommodations for teaching a larger number of
students than is now enrolled. The dormitories have accommo—
dations for 236 students.
Number of officials and‘ employees July 1, 1914, was 83.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $70,226.
2. Control and Direction.
The State Board of Education exercises control and direction
over this and all other State normal schools, as is described on
page 243 preceding.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the normal school
are vested in the principal, who is appointed by the State Board
of Education, and serves “during the pleasure of the board.”
The present principal is Mr. Arthur C. Boyden, whose salary is
$3,500 per annum.
All teachers and employees other than the teachers in the
training school are appointed by the Board of Education upon
the recommendation of the principal of the normal school. The
training school teachers are appointed by the local school au-
thorities upon recommendation of the normal school principal.
The dean of the dormitories has general superintendence of
the work in the “residence halls,” including the employment of
laundry and domestic service, purchase of supplies, and main-
tenance of order and discipline in the dormitories. Methods of
purchase are, however, determined to some extent by the State
Board of Education, acting through its business agent.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the normal school are organized
into eight main groups or divisions, each of which is directly
responsible to the principal. The names of these groups or
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divisions, with the number of officials and employees in each
group on Augfl, 1913, are given in the following outline: ——
Principal in charge of whole institution, 1
I. Office, . . . . 2
II. Normal school instructors, 20
III. Training school, 13
IV. Residence halls, 36
V. Engineer and assistants, 4
VI. Janitor and assistant, 2
VII. Watchman, . . . . . . . . 1
VIII. Superintendent of grounds and gymnasium, and assistants, 13
Total number of officials and employees, . 92
The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division, together with the rates of compensation as reported on
Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following statement: —
Principal in charge of whole institution,
I. Office: —-
Clerk,1 .
Assistant clerk,1 .
II. Normal school instructors: ——-
Principal: 2 ——
Instructor and principal emeritus,
Instructors,
H
a‘ a a a
I‘ a v‘ I\
_ Instructor (employed two days a week),
Instructors,
H
H
Instructor (employed one day a week),
Assistant in drawing (employed part time),
III. Training school: 3 ——_-
Principal and teacher (town, $1,000; State,
$1,000), . . . . . .
Teacher (town, 3380; State, $520), .
Teachers (town, 3380; State, 3470), .
Teachers (town, 3342; State, $508), .
Teachers (town, 3342; State, 3658), .
Teacher (town, 3342; State, 3258),
1 at $3,500.00 yr.
1 at
1at
1at
3at
2at
1at
2at
3at
1at
1at
1at
2at
1at
1at
1at
1,200.00 yr.
300.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
2,200.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
1,600.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,100.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
550.00 yr.
450.00 yr.
5.00 Wk.

1 at
1 at
4 at
4at
2 at
1 at
2,000.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
850.00 yr.
850.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
1 Room and table board furnished in addition to salary.
2 The principal is in immediate charge of the normal school instructors, in addition to having
general charge of the whole institution.
8 Control over training schools is divided between State and town authorities.
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IV.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
(a) The function of the State Normal School at Salem is to
prepare its students for teaching in the elementary schools and
in the commercial departments of high schools.
means of preparing teachers, the institution undertakes the
education of about 500 children in the elementary grades, from
the kindergarten to the eighth grade, inclusive, in the Salem
training school, which is connected With the normal school, and
in an ungraded school in Marblehead. The normal school was
established in 1854.
Residence halls (three buildings): 1 —
Dean, . . . . .
A. Steward,
B. Nurse,
C. Matron,
Cook,
Assistant cooks,
Kitchenmaid,
K ‘
Maids to care for halls,
Head waitress,
Waitresses,
l‘
(l
l‘
Pantry maid, .
Head laundress,
Laundresses,
Night watchwoman, . .
Maid for cleaning (temporary),
Maid for cleaning (temporary),
Maid for cleaning (temporary),
Seamstress (temporary employee),
Engineer, .
Assistant engineer,
Fireman, .
Assistant ﬁreman,
Janitor, . .
Assistant janitor,
Watchman, . . . . . .
Superintendent of grounds and gymnasium,
Laborer, . . . . .
- Laborers (temporary employees), .
Carpenter (temporary employee),
Assistant in garden (temporary employee),
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
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2at
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1 at
4at
1 at
1 at
2at
7at
1 at
1 at
1 at
3 at
1 at
1 at
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D. STATE NORMAL ScHooL AT SALEM.
1. Functions and General Information.
As one of the
$800.00 yr.
540.00 yr.
540.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
35.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
19.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
17.00 mo.
16.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
.25 hr.
.20 hr.
.20 hr.
1,300.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
624.00 yr.
975.00 yr.
420.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
.25 hr.
3.25 day
3.50 day

1 All employees at residence halls receive board and lodging in addition to salaries.
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(b) Located in Salem.
(0) Land area is 5 acres.
((1) Valuation of land, buildings and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $405,320.02.
(e) Number of students enrolled in 1913 was 374. The present
accommodations for teaching students are fully utilized.
(7’) Number of ofﬁcials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 33.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $49,675.
2. Control and Direction.
The State Board of Education exercises control and direction
over this and all other State normal schools, as is described on
page 243 preceding.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the normal school
are vested in the principal, who is appointed by the Board of
Education, to serve during its pleasure. The present principal
is Mr. J. Asbury Pitman, whose salary is $3,500 per annum.
Subject to the control of the Board of Education, the principal
is responsible for the general management of the institution, in-
cluding repairs and upkeep of the plant, purchase of supplies
and the direction of the work.
The teachers and other employees of the normal school and
the principal of the training school are nominated by the prin-
cipal and are elected by the Board of Education. The teachers
in the training school are appointed by the local school authorities
upon the ‘recommendation of the principal of the normal school.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and‘ Employees and Rates of
~ Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the normal school are organized
into ﬁve main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
' sponsible to the principal. The names of these groups or divi-
sions, with the number of officials and employees in each group
on Aug. 1, 1913, are given in the following outline: ——
Principal in charge of whole institution, . . . . . . 1
1. Secretary and clerk, . . . . . . . . 1
II. Normal school instructors, . . . . . . . 16
III. Training school, . . . . . . . . . 16
IV. Engineer and ﬁreman, . . . . . . . . 2
V. Janitors, . . . . . . . . . . 2
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 38
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The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following statement: —
Principal in charge of whole institution, . . . 1 at $3,500.00 yr.
I. Secretary and clerk (in addition to annual salary
receives $8 per week for 4 to 7 weeks during
summer), . . . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
II. Normal school instructors: —-
Principal: 1 ——
Teacher, . . . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Teacher (also receives $200 per year for book-
keeping), . . . . . . 1 at 2,300.00 yr.
Teachers, . . . . . . . 2 at 2,300.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 4 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,150.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 4 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
III. Training schools, including school at Marble-
head: 2 —
Principal3 (city, $1,333; State, $967), . . 1 at 2,300.00 yr.
Teacher (State, $1,300), . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Teacher (city, $500; State, $600), . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Teachers (city, $500; State, $300), . . 9 at 800.00 yr.
Teacher, temporary (city, $500; State, $300), 1 at 800.00 yr.
Teacher (city, $500; State, $250), . . 1 at 750.00 yr.
Teacher (city, $500 ; State, $200), . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
Teacher (city, $500; State, $150), . . 1 at 650.00 yr.
IV. Engineer, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Fireman, . . . . . . . 1 at 750.00 yr.
V. Janitor, . . . . . . . . 1 at 750.00 yr.
Assistant janitor, . . . . . . 1 at 10.00 wk.
E. MASSACHUSETTS NORMAL ART ScnooL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The Massachusetts Normal Art School was established by
chapters 47 and 61, Resolves of 1873. The ﬁrst class entered
Nov. 11, 1873. It is intended to train teachers of art subjects
in the public schools and to give instruction in industrial art
for use in manufacturing industries.
(5) The school is now located at the corner of Exeter and

1 The principal is in immediate charge of the normal school instructors, in addition to having
general charge of the whole institution.
2 Control over training schools is divided between State and local authorities. The city of
Salem now reimburses the State for a portion of the training school expenses on the basis of cost
per pupil, and the State pays the full salaries of training school teachers.
2 Also teaches in normal school.
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Newbury streets, Boston. By chapter 781, Acts of 1914, pro-
vision is made for the acquisition of a new site and the con-
struction of new buildings.
(0) It occupies a land area of 15,568 square feet.
(at) The valuation of the land, buildings and ﬁxtures on Nov.
30, 1913, was $157,805.79.
(e) The number of students enrolled in regular classes during
the year 1912—13 was 325, ——in evening classes, 96.
The number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914,
was 30.
(g) The appropriation for the expenses of the school in 1914
was $52,363. An appropriation of $150,000 was also made for
the purchase of a new site.
2. Control and Direction.
The State Board of Education controls and directs this and
all other State normal schools, as described on page 243 pre-
ceding.
3. Management.
Management and immediate charge of the Normal Art School
are vested in the Director of Art Education for Massachusetts,
who acts as principal of the school. He is elected by the State
Board of Education and serves at its pleasure. From the ap-
propriation for the school he receives an annual salary of $3,500,
and from the appropriation for the Board of Education, an
annual salary of $1,500. He recommends to the Commissioner of
Education all appointments and dismissals, these recommendations
being submitted by the commissioner to the State Board. The
present director of art education is Mr. James Frederick Hopkins.
Instruction work in the school is divided into several depart-
ments, each specializing in some particular line. Teaching in
each department is directed by an instructor in charge of that
department, but as many of the courses of study are similar,
especially during the ﬁrst two years, a considerable proportion
of the instructors teach in two or more departments, and thus
come immediately under the direction of instructors in charge
of several different branches.
4. Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The instructors and other employees at the Normal Art
School may be considered as divided into three classes, though
such a division is somewhat arbitrary. No one person is respon-
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sible for any class of employees as a whole, a large proportion
of those in each class being directly responsible to the principal.
The titles of the ofﬁcials and employees in each class, with
their rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the
following statement: —-
Director of art education (acting as principal), 1 . . 1 at 33,500.00 yr.
Preceptress, . . . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
1. Assistant curator (temporary), . . . 1 at 10.00 wk.
School physician, . . . . . . 1 at 200.00 yr.
11. Instructors:—
A. Instructor in charge of courses in applied
arts in public schools, . . . 1 at 1,900.00 yr.
B Instructor in charge of courses in applied
design, . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
C. Instructor in charge of courses in modeling
and sculpture, . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
D Instructor in charge of courses in drawing
and painting, . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Instructor in modeling and casting, . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Instructor in drawing, color and artistic
anatomy, . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Instructor in drawing and color and lec-
turer in history of art,2 . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Instructor in drawing and color, . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Instructor in freehand drawing, . . 1 at - 1,600.00 yr.
Instructor in drawing and composition, . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Instructor in water color, . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Instructor indrawing and charcoal values, 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Instructor in designing (also acting as
curator), . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Instructor in business forms and commer-
cial English (also acting as secretary), 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Critic teacher, . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
E. Instructor incharge of courses in mechanical .
drafting, . . . . . . 1 at 2,300.00 yr.
F. Instructor in charge of courses in architec-
tural drafting, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
G. Instructor in charge of courses in wood-
working, . . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
H. Instructor in charge of courses in metal
work and jewelry, . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
I. Instructor in charge of courses in litho-
graphing and engraving (principal
emeritus), . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
III {Janitor, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
' Fireman, . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.

1 In addition to salary of $3,500 paid from the appropriation for the Normal Art School, he
receives $1,500 from appropriation for expenses of State Board of Education.
1 $200 of salary paid for lectures.
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F. STATE NORMAL ScHooL AT WORCESTER.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The functions of the State Normal School at Worcester
. are (1) to prepare its students for teaching any of the ﬁrst six
grades of the public schools; (2) to train its students for teaching
in rural schools; (3) to ‘give training in playground supervision;
(4) to train kindergarten teachers; (5) to maintain jointly with
the city a practice school of elementary grade for the observation
and training of normal school pupils;_and (6) to conduct a
system of apprenticeship in the city schools of Worcester, as a
part of the training course. A small dormitory for students is
maintained in connection with the normal school. The normal
school was established Sept. 15, 1874.
(b) Located on Normal Street, Worcester, Mass.
(0) Land area is 4.3 acres. -
(cl) Valuation of land, buildings and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $206,424.17.
(e) Number of students enrolled in 1913 was 225. The in-
stitution has accommodations for teaching a slightly larger num-
ber of students than was enrolled for 1913. The dormitory has
accommodations for 14 students.
(f) Number of ofﬁcials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 35.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $52,410 (including
$10,000 for improvements).
2. Control and Direction.
The State Board of Education exercises control and direction
over this and all other State normal schools, as is described on
page 243 preceding.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the normal school
are vested in the principal, who is appointed by the State Board
of Education to hold office during the pleasure of the Board.
The present principal is Mr. William B. Aspinwall, whose salary
is $3,000 per annum.
The principal has immediate and personal management of the
normal school as regards courses of study; the business manage-
ment of both the school and the dormitory; the purchasing of
supplies; the making of repairs; and the expenditure of ap-
propriations. In the purchase of supplies and making repairs,
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however, the State Board of Education exercises partial control
through its business agent.
The teachers of the normal school are appointed by the State
Board of Education on nomination of the principal, and the
teachers in the training school by the city school authorities
upon the recommendation of the principal of the normal school.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the normal school are organized
into six main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the principal. The names of these groups or
divisions, with the number of officials and employees in each
group on Aug. 1, 1913, are given in the following outline:—
Principal in charge of whole institution, 1
I. Ofﬁce, . . 2
II. Medical examiner, 1
III. Normal school instructors, 14
IV. Training school, . 13
V. Dormitory, . 2
VI. Janitor and assistants, . 3
Total number of officials and employees, 36
The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following statement: —
Principal in charge of whole institution, . . . 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
I. Ofﬁce: —-
Stenographer and bookkeeper, . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Stenographer and assistant librarian, . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
II. Medical examiner (employed one month only), . 1 at 75.00 yr.
III. Normal school instructors: —-
Principal: 1 ——
Teachers, . . . . . . . 1 at 2,100.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,720.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 1,100.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.

1 The principal is in immediate charge of normal school instructors in addition to having
general charge of the whole institution. .
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IV. Training school: 1 -—‘
Principal (city, $1,400; State, $200), . . 1 at $1,600.00 yr.
Teachers (city, $775; State, $150), . . 2 at 925.00 yr.
Teachers (city, $750; State, $150), . . 7 at 900.00 yr.
Teachers (city, $725; State, $150), . . 2 at 875.00 yr.
Teachers (city, $700; State, $150), . . 1 at 850.00 yr.
V. Dormitory: -—
Matron, . . . . . . . 1 at 465.00yr.
Janitress, . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
VI. Janitor and engineer, . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
Laborers (temporary employees), . . . 2 at 10.50 wk.
G. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL AT FITCHBURG.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The functions of the State Normal School at Fitchburg are
(1) to prepare its students to teach the public school grades be-
low the high school; (2) to prepare special teachers of music;
and (3) to prepare teachers of practical arts. Two dormitories
for the students are maintained in’ connection with the normal
school. ‘
By agreement with the local school authorities, several of the
city schools are conducted as a “training school” for normal
school students. The “training school” is supported in part by
the State and in part by the city and is under the management
of the principal of the normal school. The normal school was
established July 1, 1895.
(b) Locatedin Fitchburg, Mass.
(0) Land area is approximately 15 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings and ‘ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $476,850.68.
(e) Number of students enrolled in 1913 was 271, which is
approximately the present capacity of the school. The dormi-
tories have accommodations for 90 students.
(7‘) Number of oﬂicials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 39.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $59,895 (includ-
ing $7,000 for improvements).
2. Control and Direction.
The State Board of Education exercises control and direction
over this and all other State normal schools, as is described on
page 243 preceding.

1 Control over training school is divided between State and city authorities.
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3. llfanagement.
The management and immediate charge of the normal school
are vested in the principal who is elected by the State Board of
Education and serves “ at the pleasure of theboard.” The
present principal is Mr. John G. Thompson, whose salary is
$3,500 per annum.
All employees are appointed by the State Board of Education
upon recommendation of the normal school principal and the
indorsement of the commissioner of education.
Employees in the training school must be indorsed by the
school committee of F itchburg.
4. Organization, Classes of Officials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the normal school are organized
into six main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the principal. The ‘ names of these groups or
divisions, with the number of officials and employees in each
group on Aug. 1, 1913, are given in the following outline: —-
Principal in charge of whole institution, 1
I. Clerk and librarian, 1
II. Normal school instructors, 12
III. Training school, . . 16
IV. Boarding hall, . . . 1
V. Chief engineer and assistants, 3
VI. Night watchman, 1
VII. Mechanics,1 —
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . . 35
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each main group or
division, together with the rates of compensation as reported on
Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following statement: ——
Principal in charge of whole institution, . . . 1 at 33,500.00 yr.
1. Clerk and librarian (also employed as. assistant
teacher), . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
II. Normal school instructors: —-
Principal: 2 —
Assistant teachers, . . . . . 1 at 2,300.00 yr.
u ‘i _ _ _ . .lat 2,000.00yr.

1 Included under N0. III.
2 The principal is in immediate charge of normal school instructors in addition to having
general charge of the whole institution.
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Assistant teachers, . . . . . 1 at $1,500.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 4 at 1,400.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . Y 2 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 2 at. 1,000.00 yr.
Clerk and librarian (reported under N0. 1.),
also employed as assistant teacher at 8300.
III. Training school: 1 —
Director, . . . . . . . 1 at 2,300.00 yr.
Assistant teache . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Assistant teacher, 2 . . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Assistant teachers, . . . . . 3 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 5 at 1,000.00 yr.
Assistant teacher, 2 . . . . _ . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Assistant teacher, 2 . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Assistant teacher, . . . . . 1 at 7 00.00 yr.
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1 at 600.00 yr.
IV. Boarding hall: 3 ——
Matron and housekeeper (home furnished), . 1 at 600.00 yr.
V. Chief engineer and janitor, ‘1 . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Fireman, . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
VI. Night watchman, . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
VII. Mechanics (three assistant teachers, reported
under N0. III., are employed as mechanics at
$200 per year each).
H. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL AT NORTH ADAMS.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The functions of the State Normal School at North Adams
are to prepare its students for teaching the elementary grades
and to render assistance to teachers and superintendents in their
own schools. A dormitory for the students is maintained in
connection with the normal school.
By agreement with the local school authorities, one school in
North Adams, Williamstown and Clarksburg is conducted as a
“training school” for normal school students. The “training
schools” are supported in part by the State and in part by the
city and towns, and are under the management of the principal

1 Control over training school is divided between State and city authorities. The State pays
the full salaries of training school teachers, as here shown, and is reimbursed by the city for a
sum equivalent to the cost of teaching the children in that school, as computed on a per capita
basis.
2 Also employed as mechanic (see group No. VII.).
3 Employees at new dormitory opened in September, 1913, not here reported. Additional
domestic help employed at boarding hall during school year.
4 Part of the janitor work performed by students.
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of the normal school( The normal school was established Feb.
1, 1897.
(b) Located in North Adams.
(0) Land area is 7 acres, of which 2% acres are leased, at a
nominal rental, from the city of North Adams.
(cl) Valuation of land, buildings and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $306,317.21.
(e) Number of students enrolled in 1913 was 205,——134
regular course, 18 short-resident course, 53 correspondence
course. The school has accommodations for teaching 200
students, and the dormitory has accommodations for 75.
(7‘) Number of officials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 43.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $45,581.
2. Control and Direction.
The State Board of Education exercises control and-direction
over this and all other State normal schools, as is described on
- page 243 preceding.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the normal school
are vested in the principal, who is elected by the State Board
of Education to serve at its pleasure. The present principal is
Mr. Frank F. Murdock, whose salary is $3,250 per annum.
The employees are nominated by the principal and elected or
approved by the Board of Education. Teachers may be removed
only by the commissioner under the direction of the Board of
Education. Other employees, including those in the dormitory,
may be removed by the principal, subject to the approval of
the commissioner of education.
The 'matron is in charge of all work in the dormitory, and is
also responsible for the conduct of the students while in that
building.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the normal school are organized
into seven main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the principal. The names of these groups or
divisions, with the number of officials and employees in each
group on Aug. 1, 1913, ,are given in the following outline: ——
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Principal in charge of whole institution, 1
I. Ofﬁce, . . 2
II. Librarian, . . . 1
III. Normal school instructors, 9
IV. Mark Hopkins Training School, 18
V. Supervisor of rural training schools, 1
A. Briggsville rural training school, . 2
B. Bishop rural training school, 1
C. Broad Brook rural training school, 2
VI. Dormitory, . . 10
VII. Engineer and assistants, 5
Total number of officials and employees, 52
The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following statement: —
Principal in charge of whole institution, . . . 1 at $3,250.00 yr.
I. Office: ——
Bookkeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 625.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 625.00 yr.
II. Librarian, . . . . . . 1 at 200.00 yr.
III. Normal school instructors: ——
Principal: 1 —
Instructor,a . . . . . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
Instructors, . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 1,450.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 1,200.00 yr.
Instructor and supervisor,3 . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 1 at 467.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 1 at 320.00 yr.
IV. Mark Hopkins Training School: 4 —
Principal 2 (city, $900; State, $540), . . 1 at 1,440.00 yr.
Instructor (city, $570; State, $380), . . 1 at 950.00 yr.
Instructors (city, $532; State, $368), . . 5 at 900.00 yr.
Instructors (city, $532; State, $268), . . 2 at 800.00 yr.
Instructors (city, $494; State, $306), . . 2 at 800.00 yr.
Instructor (city, $456; State, $344), . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Instructor (city, $494; State, $206), . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
Instructor (city, $570; State, $80), . . 1 at 650.00 yr.
Instructor (city, $494; State, $106), . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Instructor (city, $418; State $82), . . 1 at 500.00 yr.

1 The principal is in immediate charge of normal school instructors in addition to having
general charge of the whole institution. -
2 Principal of Mark Hopkins Training School and principal of kindergarten also give courses
in normal school.
3 Teach in both normal and training schools.
4 Control over Mark Hopkins Training School is divided between State and city authorities.
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Kindergarten principal1 (city, $532; State,
$649), . . . . . . 1 at $1,181.00 yr.
Supervisor of home and school gardens
(temporary), . . 1 at 120.00 yr.
V. Supervisor of rural training schools (also in charge
of short winter courses and correspondence
courses), . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
A. Briggsville rural training school (Clarks-
burg): 2 —- -
Instructor (town, 3360; State, 8540), . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Instructor (town, 3360; State, 8440), . 1 at 800.00 yr.
B. Bishop rural training school (Clarks-
burg): 2 -—- ‘
Instructor (town, 3360; State, 8440), . 1 at 800.00 yr.
C. Broad Brook rural training school (Williams-
town) : 3 ~—
Instructors (town, 3475; State, 8225), . 2 at 700.00 yr.
VI. Dormitory: —
Matron, . . . . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
Assistant matron, . . . . . 1 at 200.00 yr.
Houseman, . . . . . . 1 at 12.00 wk.
Cook, . . . . . . . 1 at 10.00 wk.
Assistant cook, . . . . . 1 at 4.00 wk.
Dining room maid, . . . . . 1 at 4.00 wk.
Hall girl, . . . . . . . 1 at 4.25 wk.
Laundresses, . . . . . . 3 at 7.00 wk.
VII. Engineer, . . . . . . ’ . 1 at 1,080.00 yr.
Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Fireman and watchman, . . . . 1 at 710.00 yr.
Gardener, . . . . . . 1 at 675.00 yr.
Assistant gardener, . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
I. STATE NORMAL ScHooL AT HYANNIs.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The functions of the State Normal School at Hyannis are,
ﬁrst, to prepare its students for teaching the ﬁrst nine grades of
the public schools, and, second, to provide a summer session and
conference for the principals and teachers in State normal schools
and in any public schools of the State. A dormitory or boarding
hall is maintained for the students.
In addition to the regular normal school classes, a so-called
“training school” is conducted in a school building owned by
the town during the regular session. This school is attended by
children eligible to attend the public schools of the town of

1 Principal of Mark Hopkins Training School and principal of kindergarten also give courses
in normal school.
2 Control over rural training schools is divided between State and town authorities. Salaries
for teachers in rural training schools as here reported were those paid on Dec. 1, 1913.
8 Control over Mark Hopkins Training School is divided between State and city authorities.
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Barnstable and is supported in part by the State and in part
by the town. By agreement with the local school authorities,
students in the normal school attend the training school for the
purpose of receiving practical instruction in the art of teaching.
The normal school was established in 1897, and summer sessions
commenced in 1898.
(b) Located in the town of Barnstable; post-ofﬁce address,
Hyannis.
(0) Land area is approximately 13.3 acres.
(cl) Valuation of land, buildings and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $147,362.21.
(e) Number of students enrolled for regular session in 1913
was 56; number of students enrolled for summer session in 1913
was 300. The institution has accommodations for teaching,
during regular session, 100 students, and dormitory accommoda-
tions for 62 students.
(7“) Number of ofﬁcials and employees on July 1, 1914, for the
regular session was 25, and for the summer session of 1913 was
50; of the latter, 11 were also employed during the regular
session of 1913.
(g) Appropriation for expenses of regular and summer sessions
during 1914 was $28,887 (including $2,000 for improvements).
2. Control and Direction.
The State Board of Education exercises control and direction
'over this and all other State normal schools, as is described on
page 243-preceding.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the normal school
are vested in the principal, who is appointed by the State Board
of Education for an indeﬁnite period. The present principal is
Mr. William A. Baldwin, whose salary is $3,250 per annum.
The principal has power to nominate the teachers of the normal
school. They are appointed by the State Board of Education.
The teachers of the training school are nominated by the prin-
cipal and are appointed by the school committee of the town of
Barnstable.
The matron of the dormitory is nominated by the principal
and appointed by the Board of Education. The matron appoints
the dormitory help, subject to the approval of the principal.
The engineer, assistant engineer, gardener, secretary and
laborers are appointed by the principal.
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4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The regular session ‘of the normal school and the summer
session or conference are conducted as wholly distinct under--
takings, and a separate organization is provided for each session.
Certain ‘individuals, however, are employed in both sessions.
The officials and employees for the regular session are organized
into ﬁve main groups or divisions, and those for the summer
session into four groups or divisions. The names of these groups
or divisions, with the number of officials and employees in each
group on Aug. 1, 1913, are given in the following outlines: —
Regular Session.
Principal in charge, . . 1
I. Secretary and librarian, 1
II. Normal school instructors, 8
III. Training school, . 6
IV. Boarding hall, 2
V. Engineer and assistants, 5
Total number of officials and employees for regular session,1 23
Summer Session.
Principal in charge (also in charge of regular session), . . . 1
I. Ofﬁce, . . . . . . . . . . 2
II. Instructors and assistants, . . . . . . . 17
III. Boarding hall, . . . . . . . . . 26
IV. Engineer and assistants, . . . . . . . 4
Total number of officials and employees for summer session,1 50
The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following statement: —
Regular Session.
Principal in charge of whole institution (also serves during
summer session), . . . . . .
I. Secretary and librarian (also employed during sum-
mer session), . . . . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
11. Normal school instructors: -—
Principal: 2 —
Instructor (also receives $350 as instructor in
summer session), . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.

1 at $3,250.00 yr.
1 Of those employed during summer session, 11 are also employed during regular session
of 1913. There were, therefore, 60 individuals employed at the Hyannis Normal School.
2 The principal is in immediate charge of normal school instructors in addition to having
general charge of the whole institution.
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Instructor (also receives $150 as instructor in
summer session),
Instructors, . . . . .
Instructor (also receives $200 as instructor in
summer session), . . . .
Instructor (also receives $125 as instructor in
summer session), . . . . .
Matron of boarding hall (reported under N 0.
IV.) also acts as instructor at $350 per
year.
Instructor (temporary employee),
III. Training school: 1 —
Principal (town, $665; State, $580),
Teacher 2 (town, $495; State, $505),
Teacher (town, $495; State, $355), .
Teacher (town, $467.50; State, $355), .
Teacher (town, $405; State, $395),
Teacher (town, $467.50; State, $305), .
IV. Boarding hall: ——
Matron (also instructor in normal school, board
and lodging furnished), . .
Cook (board and lodging furnished),
Laborer (temporary employee, reported under
N o. V.), also works part time at boarding hall
at 20 cents an hour.
V. Engineer, . .
Assistant engineer, ' . .
Gardener (general supervision)
Assistant gardener, . . . .
Laborer (temporary employee), also works part
time at 20 cents an hour in boarding hall,
Summer Session.
Principal (also in charge of regular session): —
I. Oﬁice: -—
Secretary and librarian (also employed during
regular session), . . .
Assistant clerk (temporary employee),
II. Instructors: —
Principal (also in charge of whole institution) : —
Instructor (also receives $2,500 as instructor
during regular session),
Instructors,
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Instructor (also receives $400 as instructor
during regular session),
1 at $1,200.00 yr.
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1 at
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1 at
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1,200.00 yr.
400.00 yr.
100.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
1,245.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
850.00 yr.
822.50 yr.
800.00 yr.
772.50 yr.
450.00 yr.
' 10.00 wk.
1,000.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
70.00 yr.
.25 hr.
5.00 wk.
$0.50 hr.
.20 hr.
350.00 yr.
300.00 yr.
275.00 yr.
250.00 yr.
212.50 yr.
200.00 yr.
200.00 yr.

1 Control over training school is divided between State and town authorities.
2 Also receives $150 as instructor in summer session.
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Instructor, . . . . . . 1 at $162.50 yr.
Instructor (also receives $1,200 as instructor
during regular session), . . . . 1 at 150.00 yr.
Instructor (also receives $505 as teacher in
training school), . . . . . 1 at 150.00 yr.
Instructor (also receives $100 as teacher dur-
ing regular session), . . . . 1 at 125.00 yr.
Assistant instructor, . . . . . 1 at 50.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 35.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 25.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 10.00 yr.
Assistant instructor (also receives 20 cents or
25 cents an hour as laborer), . . ' _ . 1 at 2.40 wk.
III. Boarding hall: 1 — _
Matron, . . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 wk.
Assistant matron, . . . . . 1 at 8.00 wk.
Cooks, . . . . . . . 2 at 15.00 wk.
Assistant cooks, . . . . . 2 at 8.00 wk.
Kitchenmaid, . . . . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
Space girl, . . . . . . 1 at 3.00 wk.
Space boy, . . . . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
Pantry helper, . . . . . . 1 at 7.00 wk.
Head waitress, . . . . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
Waitresses, . . . . 15 at 4.00 wk.
IV. The two engineers and two gardeners, reported
with those employed during regular session, work
during summer session also. Salaries given
above are for all services.
J. STATE NORMAL SoHooL AT LOWELL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The function of the State Normal School at Lowell is to
prepare pupils for teaching the ﬁrst six grades of the public)
schools of the State. The school was established on Oct. 4, 1897.
By agreement with the local school authorities, two of the
city schools are conducted as “training schools” for normal‘
school students. The “training schools” are supported in part
by the State and in part by the city, and are under the man-
agement of the principal of the normal school.
(b) Located on Broadway, Lowell, Mass.
(0) Land area, including that covered by buildings, is approxi-
mately 3.3 acres. .
(d) Valuation of land, buildings and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $262,751.90.
(0) Number of students enrolled in 1913 was 156. The
institution has accommodations for teaching 250 students.

1 All employees in boarding hall receive board and lodging.
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(f) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 43.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $61,959.99 (in-
cluding $25,752.99 for improvements).
2. Control and Direction.
The State Board of Education exercises control and direction
over this and all other State normal schools, as is described on
page 243 preceding.
3. llIanagement.
The management and immediate charge of the normal school
are vested in the principal, who is elected by the State Board
of Education and serves “ at the pleasure of the board.” The
present principal is Mr. Cyrus A. Durgin, whose salary is $3,250,
per annum. -
The teachers of the normal school, the supervisor of rural
training schools and the principal of the city training school are
appointed by the Board of Education, upon the recommenda-
tion of the principal of the normal school. The teachers in the
training schools are appointed by the local school authorities,
upon the recommendation of the principal of the normal school.
The engineer and janitor of the training school are city
employees and are not under the jurisdiction of the principal
of the normal school.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁcials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the normal school are organized
into six main groups or divisions, each of which is directly
responsible to the principal. The names of these groups or
divisions, with the number of officials and employees in each
group on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following outline: ——
Principal in charge of whole institution,
1. Secretary and librarian, . . .
II. Normal school instructors (theory department),
III. Training school (city), . . .
IV. Supervisor of rural training schools,
A. New Moody Street training school,
B. Lexington Avenue training school, .
C. North Tewksbury training school, .
V. Engineer, . . .
VI. Janitor and assistant,
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Total number of officials and employees,
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The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division, together with their rates of compensation on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following statement: -—
Principal in charge of whole institution, . . . 1 at $3,250.00 yr.
I. Secretary and librarian, . . . . 1 at 1,050.00 yr.
II. Normal school instructors (theory department): —-—
Principal : 1 —— '
Instructors,2 . . . . . . 1 at 2,300.00 yr.
“ . . . . . 1. at 2,000.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 1,250.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 4 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
III. Training school (city):3 -—
Principal (city, $1,700; State, $500), . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
Teachers (city, $800; State, $250), . . 4 at 1,050.00 yr.
Teachers (city, $800; State, $150), . . 6 at 950.00 yr.
Teacher (city, $750; State, $150), . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Teachers (city, $650; State, $150), . . 4 at 800.00 yr.
Kindergarten teacher (city, $600; State,
$75), . . . . . . . 1 at ‘675.00 yr.
Assistant kindergartner (city, $550; State,
s75), . . . . . . . 1 at 625.00 yr.
IV. Supervisor of rural training schools,2 . . . 1 at 2,300.00 yr.
A. New Moody Street training school: 3 —-‘-
Principal (city, $850; State, $250), . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Teachers (city, $800; State, $150), . 4 at 950.00 yr.
B. Lexington Avenue training school: 3 — '
Teacher (city, $825; State, $150), . . 1 at 975.00 yr.
C. North Tewksbury training school: 3 —
Teacher (city, $480; State, $370), . . 1 at 850.00 yr.
V. Engineer and electrical repairer, . . . 1 at- 1,150.00 yr.
VI. Janitor, . . _ . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Gardener, . . . . . . . 1 at 624.00 yr.
MASSACHUSETTS TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT BOARD.
1. General Information.
(a) The Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement Board was
created by chapter 832, Acts of 1913, but has not yet been
fully organized. The ﬁrst meeting of the ex-oﬂicio members was
held Sept. 11, 1913.
(b) The office of the Board is at Room 616, Ford Building,
Boston.

1 The principal is in immediate charge of normal school instructors in addition to having
general charge of the whole institution.
2 Supervisor of rural schools one and one-half‘ days; gives course in normal school three and
one-half days per week.
3 Control over training schools is divided between State and city authorities.
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(c) The Board had only two employees on July 1, 1914.
(d) The total appropriation for the expenses of the Board for
1914 was $41,500.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Board is authorized by section 4 of chapter 832, Acts of
1913, to manage the retirement system for which the act pro-
vides. By paragraphs (3), (4), (5) and (6) the Board is given
power ——-
(a) To make by-laws and regulations not inconsistent with the
provisions of the act.
(5) To provide for the payment of retirement allowances and
such other expenditures as the act requires.
(0) To adopt for the retirement system one or more mortality
tables, and determine what rates of interest shall be established
in connection with such tables, and later to modify such tables
or prescribe other tables to represent more “accurately the
expense of the retirement system or to change such rates of
interest, and to determine the application of the changes made.
(d) To perform such other functions as are required for the
execution of the provisions of the act. '
All teachers (except in the city of Boston, where the act
applies only to those in day industrial schools) who enter the
service of the public schools for the ﬁrst time on or after July
1, 1914, thereby become members of the retirement association.
With the exception noted, teachers who have entered such serv-
ice prior to July 1 of this year may become members by making
application in writing between July 1 and Sept. 30, 1914; and
thereafter by paying an amount equal to the total assessments,
together with regular interest thereon, that they would have paid
had they joined the retirement association on Sept. 30, 1914.
Each member of the association is required to contribute to
the annuity fund of the association at a rate ﬁxed by the Re—
tirement Board on the ﬁrst day of July of each year. This
contribution is to be uniform, and not less than 3 per cent.
nor more than 7 per cent. of the member’s salary, the total
each year to be not less than $35 nor more than $100. Upon
retirement each member is to be allowed an annuity based on
the sum of his contributions, with interest, plus a pension of equal
amount from a State appropriation. If a teacher leaves the serv-
ice Or dies before reaching the retirement age, his contributions,
with regular interest, are to be refunded.
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Members of the association may retire from service in the
public schools upon reaching the age of sixty, and may, at any
time thereafter, with the approval of the Retirement Board, be
retired by the employing school committee if incapable of ren-
dering satisfactory service as a teacher. All members must
retire from service on reaching the age of seventy.
3. Control and Direction.
The Teachers’ Retirement Board, which has charge of the
administration of the retirement system, at present consists
only of the State Insurance Commissioner, the Bank Commis-
sioner and the Commissioner of Education. Ultimately the
Board is to have four additional members, three elected from
the retirement association, and one chosen by the other six, but
as the association is not yet in existence these four members
cannot be selected. The present members of the Board are,
therefore, as follows: ——
Frank H. Hardison, Insurance Commissioner, Chairman.
Augustus L. Thorndike, Bank Commissioner.
David Snedden, Commissioner of Education.
These ofﬁcials are empowered to perform the duties‘ of the
Retirement Board until the representatives of the association are
elected.
4. Management, Employees, etc.
The detail work of the Board is in charge of a secretary
chosen by the Board in conformity with civil service rules. He
is required to give bond in such amount as the Board shall
approve. The present secretary, who is also an actuary, is
Edmund S. Cogswell. His salary is $2,000. The only ‘other
employee of the Board July 1, 1914, ‘was a stenographer at $60
a month, assisting the secretary in the office.
MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE (QUASIe
STATE INSTITUTION).
1. General Information.
(a) The Massachusetts Agricultural College was authorized
by chapter 220, Acts of 1863, and ﬁrst opened Oct. 2, 1867.
(b) It is located in Amherst.
(c) It occupies an area of approximately 600 acres.
(d) The total valuation of its land, buildings and ﬁxtures
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(including the experiment station) on Nov. 30, 1913, was
$1,169,464.50.
(e) The total registration of regular students Nov. 29, 1913,
was 605. Students in special short courses numbered 361.
Entire enrollment was 966.
(f) The number of salaried ofﬁcials and employees July 1,
191.4, was 156.
(g) The appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $377,800.
2. Functions and Classes of Work.
The main functions of the college are: ——
(a) Experimentation and research in agriculture and allied
subjects conducted by the Agricultural Experiment Station.
The following are some of the projects now being undertaken in
this division of work: ~—
Field experiments in the use of fertilizers.
Fertilizer experiments with orchards.
Fertilizer experiments with asparagus.
Experimental cranberry bog at Wareham.
Various research problems, such as the effect of frost on
corn, and the causes and control of the pine blight.
Experiments and investigations in poultry husbandry.
Experiments in the control of various insect pests.
Control Work. ——The administration of State laws covering -—
The collection, inspection and analysis of fertilizers.
The collection, inspection and analysis of cattle feeds.
The inspection and testing of creamery apparatus, and equip-
ment.
(b) Resident Instruction. — 1. The teaching of undergraduate
resident students: The aim of this instruction is to insure the
student a general education and to give him a speciﬁc technical
training for some agricultural vocation. At present the methods
observed are to require a certain amount of work in the human-
ities, mathematics and in general science, and to require the
student to devote practically two years in deﬁnitely correlated
study in one of the major courses which may be selected. At
present major work is offered in the following departments: ——
Agriculture.
Agronomy.
Animal husbandry.
Dairying.
Poultry husbandry.
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Floriculture.
Forestry.
Landscape gardening.
Pomology.
Agricultural chemistry.
Economic entomology.
Rural social science.
Microbiology.
Plant physiology and pathology
Agricultural education.
2. The teaching of resident students for short periods of from
four to ten weeks: The principal courses now offered in this
connection are the ten weeks’ winter course in which students
may specialize in agriculture, horticulture and allied subjects;
and the summer school, in which instruction is given in agri-
culture, horticulture, the sciences and rural social science.
3. The teaching of graduate students: The object of the
Graduate School is to give advanced training to students desir-
ing to specialize in agriculture, horticulture, the sciences relating
to agriculture, and in rural social science.
(c) The State-wide dissemination of agricultural information
through the organization'of the Extension Service.
The following are some of the main lines of work now con-
ducted in the State by the Extension Service: -—
Correspondence courses in agriculture.
Lectures and demonstrations pertaining to agriculture.
Extension schools of agriculture.
Educational exhibits at fairs and other shows.
Extension work in fruit growing.
Extension work in dairying and animal husbandry.
Extension work in poultry husbandry.
Extension work in farm management.
Extension work in civic betterment.
Extension work in agricultural education.
Extension work in home economics.
Extension work in community service.
Demonstration auto truck.
Library extension work.
Agricultural surveys.
Demonstration farms and plots.
County or district agricultural advisers.
Advisory work with institutions and individuals.
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3. General Supervision.
Section 10 of chapter 89 of the Revised Laws provides that
the State Board of Agriculture “shall be a board of Overseers”
of the college, “with powers and duties to be deﬁned by the
Governor and Council, but such powers and duties shall not
control the action of the trustees of said college or be incon-
sistent with” the act by which it was established. In practice
this power of the Board of Agriculture is delegated to a stand-
ing committee of ﬁve of its members. This committee visits
the college once a year, usually devoting a day to inspection of
the various departments. The members of the committee in
1914 are: ~—
John Bursley, West Barnstable.
Frank P. N ewkirk, Easthampton.
William E. Patrick, Warren.
John J. Erwin, Wayland.
R. Henry Race, North Egremont.
4. Control and Direction.
The work of the college is directed by a board of eighteen
trustees, fourteen of whom are appointed by the Governor,
subject to the conﬁrmation by the Council; two being desig-
nated each year for a term of seven years. The Governor, the
secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, the Commissioner
of Education and the president of the college are members ea:
oﬂlcio. None of the trustees receive compensation for their
services as such. The appointed trustees are responsible to the
Governor and Council and may be removed by them for cause.
The names and addresses of the present members of the
Board of Trustees are as follows: -—
Ex Oﬁicio.
His Excellency David I. Walsh, Governor.
Wilfrid Wheeler, Secretary, State Board of Agriculture.
David Snedden, Commissioner of Education.
Kenyon L. Butterﬁeld,.President of the College.
Appointed. Term expires
Nathaniel I. Bowditch, Framingham, . . . . . Jan. 1, 1915.
William Wheeler, Concord, . . l. . . . . Jan. 1, 1915.
Arthur G. Pollard, Lowell, . . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1916.
Charles A. Gleason, Springﬁeld, . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1916.
Frank Gerrett, Greenﬁeld, . . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1917 .
Term expires.
Harold L. Frost, Arlington, . . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1917.
Charles H. Preston, Hathorne, . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1918.
Frank A. Hosmer, Amherst, . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1918.
Davis R. Dewey, Cambridge, . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1919.
George P. O’Donnell, Northampton, . . . . . Jan. 1, 1919.
William H. Bowker, Concord, . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1920.
George H. Ellis, Newton, . . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1920.
Elmer D. Howe, Marlborough, . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1921.
Edmund Mortimer, Grafton, . . . . . . Jan. 1, 1921.
The Board of Trustees appoints standing committees of its
own members to oversee the various types of work in the insti-
tution, and to give particular attention to ﬁnances, erection and
care of buildings, etc. The names of these committees and the
number of trustees on each July 1, 1914, were as follows: ——
Finance, . . . . . . . . . . 7 members.
Course of study and faculty, . . . . . . . 8 members.
Farm, . . . . . . . . . . 5 members.
Horticujture, . . . . . . . . . 5 members.
Experiment department, . . . . . . . 6 members.
Buildings and arrangement of grounds, . . . . . 6 members.
Extension service, . . . . . . . . 7 members.
5. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the institution are
vested in the president, who is appointed by the trustees for
an indeﬁnite term. In addition to his duties as president, he is
also a member, and acts as secretary, of all standing committees
of the Board of Trustees. The present president is Dr. Kenyon
L. Butterﬁeld, who receives a salary of $5,000 a year.
The various departments of the institution and the divisions
into which the teaching force is organized are each in charge of
a professor or some other ofﬁcial. These ofﬁcers are immediately
responsible to the president, and ultimately to the trustees, by
whom they may be removed. They initiate policies in their
respective divisions and supervise the execution of such policies
and the detail work under their direction.
6. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and‘Emplog/ees.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the college are organized into
six main groups or divisions, the head of each being responsible
to the president. The names of the divisions, and the number
of ofﬁcials and salaried employees'in each, are shown in the
following outline: —-
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(a) Administration, . . . . 14
President and president’s ofﬁce, 4
Dean and dean’s ofﬁce, 3
Treasurer and treasurer’s ofﬁce, 5
Registrar and registrar’s office, . . 2
(b) General maintenance, . . . . . . . . 4
(c) Undergraduate college, . . . . . . . . 92
(d) Graduate School, . . . . . . . . . 2
(e) Experiment Station, . . . . . . . . . 42
(1') Extension Service, . . . ._ . . . . . 21
Total excluding duplicates, . . . . . . . 156
As adequate material for an outline showing the classes of
ofﬁcials and employees in each group with their salaries was not
furnished, no such outline is presented.
MASSACHUSETTS NAUTICAL SCHOOL.
1. Functions and General Information.
The Massachusetts Nautical School is an institution in which
young men of the State may obtain a practical and theo-
retical education in Seamanship, navigation and marine engi-
neering. It prepares young men solely for the American mer-
chant marine, and not for naval service. For the purpose of
providing accommodations for the school, the commissioners in
charge of the school receive from the Navy Department a suit-
able vessel, with all her equipment, as authorized by a federal
statute approved March 4, 1911. An annual cruise, usually
in European waters and of about ﬁve months’ duration, is made
in this vessel. The course of study extends through two years,
the term each year lasting about ten months. The total cost
to the student is $110, this sum being required to defray ex-
penses of uniforms and technical textbooks. The students re-
ceive their board and lodging on the vessel throughout the school
year.
(a) The commission was established by chapter 402, Acts of 1891.
(b) Office located at 2A Park Street, Boston. School located
on U. S. S. “Ranger,” which is berthed at North End Park, Bos-
ton, when home from cruise.
(c) The number of students enrolled in November, 1913, was
104, which is the total capacity of the school ship.
(d) Number of officials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 39.
(e) Appropriation for expenses for 1914: ship, $62,000; office,
$6,000.
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2. Control and Direction.
The commissioners of the Massachusetts Nautical School exer-
cise ‘control over this institution. They are appointed by the
Governor for a term of three years, and serve without com-
pensation. The names and addresses of the present commis-
sioners, and the dates of expiration of their several terms, are
as follows: ——
Rear-Admiral John F. Merry. U. S. N ., Chairman, Somerville, July, 1915.
Hon. John Read, Cambridge, July, 1916.
Capt. William E. McKay, Milton, July, 1914
The commissioners’ authority extends over the entire work of
the school. They personally inspect the work under their con-
trol at least once a month while the school ship is in Boston.
Rules and regulations for the admission, withdrawal and gradua-
tion of cadets are established by the commissioners; they also
appoint and remove instructors, determine their salaries, fur?
nish supplies of various kinds for carrying on the work of the
school, and make repairs to the equipment.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the school and
ship are vested in a superintendent, who is also commanding
officer. He is appointed by the commissioners to serve as long
as his work is satisfactory. The present superintendent is Com-
mander Charles N. Atwater, U. S. N., whose salary is $3,000 per
annum, with quarters on the school ship. The superintendent’s
authority extends over the officers and crew of the ship and. over
the students, or “cadets” as they are termed.
The office is in charge of a secretary who is appointed by the
commissioners. The present secretary is Mr. William H. Dim-
ick, whose salary is $2,200 per annum.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁieials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the Massachusetts Nautical
School are organized into two main groups or divisions, each of
which is directly responsible to the Board of Commissioners.
The names of these groups or divisions, with the number of
officials and employees in each group on Aug. 1, 1913, are as
- follows: ——
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Board of Commissioners, . . . . . . . . . 3
I. Oﬁice, . . . . . . . . . . . 2
II. U. S. S. “Ranger,” . . . . . . . . 40
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 45
The classes of officials and employees, together with their
rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the fol-
lowing outline: —-
NOTE. —— Members of the crew, with the exception of the wardroom and
cabin servants, receive their board throughout the year in addition to their
wages. The officers and the wardroom and cabin servants receive a ration
allowance.
Chairman and two commissioners, in charge of all work, serve without
compensation.
1. Office: —
Secretary, . . . . . . . 1 at $183.33 mo.
Stenographer, . . . . . 1. at 7 0.00 mo.
II. Nautical school, U. S. S. “Ranger:” —
Commanding officer and superintendent (in
charge of ship), . . . . . 1 at 250.00 mo.
A. Seamanship division: ——
1. Cabin steward, . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Cabin attendant, . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
2. Executive officer, . . . . 1 at 150.00 mo.
a. Steward, . . . . 1 at 80.00 mo.
5. Wardroom steward, . . 1 at 52.50 mo.
Wardroom attendants, . . 2 at 25.00 mo.
0. Ship’s cook, . . . .' 1 at 50.00 mo.
Assistant cook, . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Messmen, . . . 7 at 25.00 mo.
d.~ Carpenter, . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
e. Painter, . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
3. Navigator, . . . . . 1 at 150.00 mo.
4. Paymaster, . . . . . 1 at 116.67 mo.
5. Surgeon, . . . . . 1 at 125.00 mo.
Apothecary, . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
6. Watch officer, . . . . 1 at 100.00 mo.
7. Instructor in mathematics . . 1 at 70.00 mo.
8. First mate, . . . . . 1 at 70.00 mo.
Second mate, . . . .- 1 at 70.00 mo.
Seamen, . . . . . 4 at 30.00 mo.
B. Engineering division: ~—
1. Chief engineer, . . . . 1 at 166.67 mo.
a. Electrician, . . . . 1 at 70.00 mo.
0. Chief machinist, . . . 1 at 70.00 mo.
Machinists, . . . . 2- at 60.00 mo.
Firemen, . . . '3 at 40.00 mo.
2. Wireless operator (temporary em-
ployee), . . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
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TRUSTEES OF STATE LIBRARY.
1. General Information.
(a) The library was established by chapter 123, Acts of 1826.
(b) Library located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and employees on July 1, 1914, was
17, including the ﬁve unpaid trustees.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $35,510.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The special object of the State Library since its establish-
ment has been to provide and make available such works of
reference and other publications as would best aid the Governor
and Council, the members of the General Court and other ofﬁ-
cers of the State government in the performance of their duties.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the ‘State Library are exercised by a
Board of unpaid trustees consisting of ﬁve members. The Presi-
dent of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives are members ea: oﬁiciis. The other three members of the
Board are appointed by the Governor and Council for a term
of three years. -The trustees are responsible to the Governor
and Council. The three appointed- trustees may be removed
from office by the Governor and Council.
The Board is organized with a chairman and a secretary, and
holds regular meetings on the ﬁrst and third Saturday of each
month at the library in the State House.
The names and addresses of the present trustees, with the
dates when the terms of the appointed members expire, are as
follows: ~—
. Winﬁeld S. Slocum, Chairman, Newton, June, 1915.
Hon. Calvin Coolidge, President of the Senate, Gardner.
Hon. Grafton D. Cushing, Speaker of the House, Boston.
Frederic J. Stimson, Boston, June, 1917.
Robert L. O’Brien, Brookline, June, 1916.
4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the library are
vested in the librarian.- He is appointed by the Governor, with
the advice and consent of the Council, to hold ofﬁce during their
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pleasure. The present librarian is Mr. Charles F. D. Belden,
and he receives a salary of $4,000 per annum.
The librarian is responsible to the Board of Trustees. Under
their direction he serves as the administrative head of the
library, superintending its work and carrying out the desires of
the trustees.
All employees of the State Library are appointed by the
Board of Trustees on recommendation of the librarian, and may
be discharged by the Board.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬁ‘icials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
Of the ofﬁcials and employees of the State Library, 6 are
directly responsible to the librarian and 6 to the ﬁrst assistant.
The titles and salaries of the ofﬁcials and employees on Aug. 1,
1913, are shown in the following outline: —
Board of Trustees: ——
Librarian, . . . . . . 1 at $4,000.00 yr.
I. Legislative reference assistant, . . . . 1 at 1,750.00 yr.
II. Newspaper assistant, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
III. Secretarial assistant, . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
IV. Messenger, . . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
V. Stack custodian, . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
VI. First assistant (in charge when librarian is absent), 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
A. Classiﬁcation and shelving assistant, . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
B. Document collection assistant, . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
C. Periodical and assistant reference assistant, 1 at 900.00 yr.
D. Foreign laws assistant, . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
E. Law collection assistant, . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
F. Accession assistant, . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
BOARD OF FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS.
1. General Information.
(a) The commission was established by chapter 347, Acts of
1890.
(b) Office located in State Library, State House, Boston.
(0) Number of officials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 8,
including the ﬁve unpaid members of the Board.
(cl) Appropriation for expenses for year 1914 was $15,950.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Free Public Library Commission are (1)
to promote the establishment and efficiency of free public libra-
ries; (2) to furnish $100 worth of books to the free libraries of
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certain towns with a valuation not exceeding $600,000, which
comply with the laws relative to the maintenance of libraries
and provide satisfactory distribution of the books; (3) to pur-
chase books in small quantities for free public libraries, espe-
cially in those towns the valuation of which does not exceed
$600,000; (4) to visit the libraries, instruct the librarians and to
otherwise aid free public libraries in small towns; (5) to employ
an agent whose duties are to carry on ﬁeld work in the State;
and (6) to employ a director of educational work for aliens.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of this department are exercised by an
unpaid Board of commissioners, consisting of ﬁve members, who
‘are appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of
the Council, for a term of ﬁve years. The chairman of the
commission is designated by the Governor.
The State Librarian has served as chairman of the Board of
Free Public Library Commissioners since the date of its organ-
ization, the appointing governors believing that with the State
Librarian serving as chairman the relation between the State
Library and the commission and the other libraries of the State
would be strengthened. The designation of the librarian as
chairman is not compulsory under the law.
The Board is organized at the call of the chairman and ap-
points its own secretary. It holds meetings at least once
each month with the exception of July and August. At its
regular meetings the Board outlines its policy and authorizes
the chairman to see that it is carriedout. The commissioners
personally inspect the work under their control and visit libra-
ries in various sections of the State.
.The members of the Board are responsible to and may be
removed from office by the Governor and Council. The com-
missioners’ names and addresses on July 1, 1914, were as fol-
lows: ——
Charles F. D. Belden, State Librarian, Chairman, Cambridge, October, 1915.
Miss E. P. Sohier, Secretary, Beverly, October, 1917.
Miss Anna M. Bancroft, Hopedale, November, 1914.
Hiller C. Wellman, Springﬁeld, November, 1914.
Frank H. Howes, Newton, October, 1918
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4. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department are
vested in the chairman. The present chairman is Mr. Charles
F. D. Belden, State Librarian, and as previously stated he re-
ceives no compensation for his services on this Board. It is the
duty of the chairman, under the authority of the commission,
to carry out its wishes and directions. He is in close touch with
the employees of the commission and is consulted by them in
regard to all decisions of importance, this power in important
matters being speciﬁcally designated to the chairman by a vote
of the Board of Free Public Library Commissioners.
The office employees are an educational director, an agent and
a stenographer. The director of educational work for aliens is in
charge of library work among the population speaking foreign
languages. The agent of the commission is in charge of the work
of the office, and is also engaged in ﬁeld work, visiting libraries,
suggesting better methods and helping to reorganize libraries.
The agent is appointed by the commission, with the consent
of the Governor and Council, for a term of ﬁve years, the edu-
cational director is appointed by the commission, with the con-
sent of the Governor, for an indeﬁnite period.
These officials may be removed from office by a majority vote
of the Board. By chapter 522, Acts of 1914, the Board is
authorized to appoint a general secretary and adviser for a
term of not more than three years. On July 1, 1914, this office
was vacant.
The compensation of the officials and employees of the Free
Public Library Commission on Sept. 2, 1913, are shown in the
following outline: ——
Board of ﬁve unpaid commissioners, chairman acting as executive ofﬁcer.
I. Secretary, Oﬁice, . . . . . . 1 at $1,020.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 660.00 yr.
II. Agent, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
III. Director of educational work for aliens, 1 . . 1 at 2,232.00 yr.

1 Chapter 668, Acts of 1913, provides that the director of educational work for aliens shall be
paid a salary not to exceed $2,000. The commission secured the services of a director at a salary
of $2,232, the $232 beyond the $2,000 being paid by a member of the commission.
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BUREAU OF STATISTICS.
1. General Information.
(a) The bureau was established by chapter 102, Resolves of
1869.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and employees, July 1, 1914, was 112.
(d) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $169,150, of
which $45,500 is for municipal auditing and accounting and
special censuses, the cost of which is reimbursed by the cities
and towns for which work is done; $15,000 was also appropri-
ated toward the expenses of the decennial census to be taken
in 1915.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the Bureau of Statistics and the year in
which each function was ﬁrst undertaken are as follows: —
(a) The collection and publication of statistical information
relating to labor, in 1869; (b) the collection and publication of
statistical information relating to manufactures and to the pro-
motion of the industrial welfare of the Commonwealth, in 1886;
(c) the collection and publication of statistical information relat-
ing to the ﬁnancial affairs of cities and towns, in 1906; (cl) the
certiﬁcation of town notes, in 1911, and district notes, in 1914;
(e) auditing municipal accounts and the installation of uniform
municipal accounting systems, in 1910; (f) the establishment
and maintenance of free employment offices, in 1906; (g) the
taking of the decennial census of the Commonwealth, as‘re-
quired by the constitution, in 1875; and (h) the taking of the
“summer censuses,” so called, for the purpose of determining
the number of liquor licenses which may be granted in certain
towns, in 1892.
The subjects concerning which information is now annually
gathered and compiled by the labor division are strikes and
lockouts, wages and hours, labor organizations, state of employ-
ment in the organized industries, text of the labor laws, direc-
tory of labor organizations and statistics relating to immigrant
aliens. .
The division of manufactures prepares tabulations showing
the amount of capital invested in manufactures, value of stock
and material used, amount of wages paid during the year, aver-
age yearly earnings, number of wage-earners classiﬁed by sex,
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number of wage-earners employed each month, classiﬁed weekly
wages and the value of manufactured output. The division has
275 industry classiﬁcations, and in 1912 received returns from
8,236 establishments.
The work of the municipal division falls into three classes, ——
the gathering and compiling of statistics of municipal ﬁnances,
the certiﬁcation of town and district notes, and the auditing of
municipal accounts and the installation of accounting systems.
Concerning town notes, the Director may refuse certiﬁcation if
it appears that the vote under which it was proposed to make
the loan did not comply with the general statutes governing the
incurrence of municipal debt. This authority was exercised in
1912 in the cancellation of notes forwarded for certiﬁcation
amounting to about $355,000. The fee for certiﬁcation of each
note is $3. During the eight months ending Aug. 31, 1913,
there were 1,719 notes certiﬁed, aggregating in amount
$10,791,713.49; and during the ﬁrst two years and eight months
the law has been in effect, 5,059 notes have been certiﬁed,
aggregating in amount $31,035,839.71.
In the auditing of municipal accounts and the installation of
accounting systems, 13 cities and 44 towns have petitioned for
the services of the Bureau. The expenses are ﬁrst paid by the
State, but the cities and towns for which the audit or installa-
tion is made reimburse the Commonwealth for the cost of the
work.
3. Control anal Management.
Control as well as management and immediate charge of the
department are vested in the Director, who is appointed by the
Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council, for a
term of three years, and whose salary is $4,000 per annum. The
present director is Mr. Charles F. Gettemy.
The department is divided into several main groups or divi-
sions, which are managed by ofﬁcials who are appointed by the
Director for an indeﬁnite term, and who are responsible to and
may be removed by him, subject to civil service regulations.
These several ofﬁcials have complete charge over the detail
work of their respective divisions, subject to the approval and
advice of the Director.
Appointments of employees are made by the Director in con-
sultation with the heads of divisions, but the power of discharge
of employees rests solely with the Director, and is not dele-
gated.
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4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the Bureau of Statistics are
organized into ﬁve main groups or divisions, each of which is
directly responsible to the Director. The names of these groups
or divisions, with the number of officials and employees in each
on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following summary: ——
Director, . . 1
Deputy director, . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. Administrative division, . . . . . . . 6
II. Labor division, . . . . . . . . . 20
III. Manufactures division, . . . . . . 7
IV. Municipal division, . . . . . . - . . 31
V. Free employment offices, . . . . . . . 26
Total number of oﬂicials and employees, . . . . 92
The classes of officials and employees in each group or divi-
sion, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913,.
are shown in the following statement: —-
Director, . . . . . . . . . 1 at $4,000.00 yr.
Deputy directo . . . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
I. Administrative division: ——
Ofﬁce clerk, . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Clerk (part time in office; receives $510 addi-
tional as statistician in free employment
offices division; total salary, $1,020 year), . 1 at 510.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . 2 at 900.00 yr.
Laborer, . . . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
Messenger, . . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
II. Chief statistician (in charge of labor division), . 1 at 1,680.00 yr.
Statistician, . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
“ ' . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
- Special agents (also employed in manufacturing
division, see No. III. below), . . . 2 at 1,500.00 yr.
Special agent, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Librarian, . . . . . . . 1 at 960.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . . . 3 at 840.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 3 at 780.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr;
Clerk (temporary employee), . . . 1 at 2.50 day
Stenographers, . . . . 2 at 7 80.00 yr.
Stenographers (temporary employees), . . 3 at 600.00 yr.
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III. Supervisory clerk 1 (in charge of manufactures
' division),
Clerk,
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Clerk (temporary employee),
Stenographer, . .
IV. Municipal division: —- .
A. Chief statistician, . . . . .
Chief accountant (in charge of subdivi-
sion No. IV. B, also employed in sub-
. division A).
Examiners of accounts,
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Supervisory clerk,
Clerk and stenographer,
Clerks, . .
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and installing systems of accounts; is
also employed in subdivision A),
Examiners of accounts,
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Stenographer,
V. Free employment oﬁices: —
A. Statistician (part time, works for free 'em-
ployment oﬂices, salary in this division
$510 a year; part time in office, re-
ported under No. 1.; total salary, $1,020
a year).
B. Boston oﬁice: ——
Superintendent, . . .
Assistant superintendent,
Clerks,
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Stenographer,
Laborer (charwoman),
Laborer, . .
C. Springﬁeld oﬁice: —-
Superintendent,
Clerks,
1 at $1,500.00 yr.
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600.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
1,800.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
1,320.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
‘780.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
1.15 hr.
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.80 hr.
.75 hr.
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1,800.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
840.00 yr.
780.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
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780.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
720.00 yr.
1 Two special agents employed in labor division, No. IL, also work in this division.
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Clerk, . . 1 at $660.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . 1 at 540.00 yr.
Laborer (employed about two hours
each day), . 1 at 150.00 yr.
D. Fall River office: ——
Superintendent, . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Laborer (part time), . . 1 at 96.00 yr.
E. Worcester ofﬁce (opened Sept. 15, 1913).
BOARD OF METROPOLITAN PARK COMMISSIONERS.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board of Metropolitan Park Commissioners was
. created by chapter 407, Acts of 1893, as a result of recommenda-
tions of a temporary board appointed under the provisions of
chapter 342, Acts of 1892, to “consider the advisability of
laying out ample open spaces for the use of the public, in the
towns and cities in the vicinity of Boston,” and to report “a
comprehensive plan for laying out, acquiring and maintaining
such open spaces.” The members of the Board were appointed
July 8, 1893, and organized on the 17th of the same month.
(b) The office of the Board is at 14 Beacon Street, Boston.
(0) The total area controlled by the Board Dec. 1, 1913, was
10,320 acres, of which 9,428 acres were in reservations, and 892
in parkways. The total length of parkways was about 33-21-
miles. These reservations and parkways comprise land in 13
cities and 26 towns.
(d) The number of ofﬁcials and employees in the service of
the Board July 1, 1914, was 837. .
(e) The total appropriation for the Board’s expenses and
the maintenance of reservations and parkways for 1914 was
782,141.60.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The original purpose for which this commission was created,
according to the statute by which it was authorized, was to
acquire, maintain and care for public open spaces within certain
cities and towns speciﬁed in the act, which were to be made
available to the inhabitants of these cities and towns for exer-
cise and recreation. In connection with this purpose the com-
mission was given power to take land and rights in land by
purchase, gift, devise or eminent domain, to preserve and care
for the areas' acquired; to employ a suitable police force and
other necessary employees; to make rules and regulations for
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the government and use of the reservations under its care, and
ﬁx penalties for breach of such regulations; and to expend any
funds left in trust for the purposes set forth in the act.
During the session of 1894 the commission was authorized “to
connect any road, parkway, or other open space with any part
of the cities or towns of the metropolitan parks district, by a
. suitable roadway or boulevard.” By this statute also the com-
mission was empowered to take land, appoint and remove
employees, and make and enforce necessary rules and regula-
tions. In addition, the commission was authorized to determine
the value of betterments and assess them upon real estate
abutting on the parkways constructed, and also to construct,
maintain and lease buildings upon the land under its control,
so far as might be necessary to serve public purposes.
By an act passed in 1895 (chapter 450) the commission was
given power to erect and maintain buildings on reservations
under its control, and to remove or sell earth, rock, ice and
other materials from such reservations. It was also authorized
to abandon or sell any portion of the land acquired by it for
reservation purposes in any city or town, if the local authorities
of such city or town concurred in such abandonment or sale.
By later legislation the commission is given power to —_
1. Provide and maintain accommodations for boating and
bathing on its reservations, make rules and regulations for the
use of such accommodations, and ﬁx reasonable charges therefor.
2. To regulate the use of certain spaces on the borders of
rivers and ponds and in the parks‘ district, and in connection
with such regulation to acquire any necessary rights and impose
any necessary restrictions upon the land involved.
3. To make rules and regulations to govern the public use of
the Charles River, Neponset River and Mystic River, within
the parks district, and of the ponds and other waters along
which it holds abutting land for public uses.
In addition to those mentioned, numerous special acts affect-
ing the commission have been passed from year to year, several
of which increase the funds available for its use. The commis-
sion was authorized to acquire Revere Beach in 1894 and a
part of Nantasket Beach in 1899. By acts passed in 1903,
1906 and 1909 construction of the Charles River Dam and
Basin was authorized and provision made for their maintenance,
care and control by this commission. Certain speciﬁc improve-
ments on reservations and parkways have been directed by the
General Court from time to time.
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For the acts describing the functions, powers and duties of
the commission reference‘is made particularly to the Acts of
1893, chapter 407; Acts of 1894, chapters 288, 483, 509; Acts of
1895, chapter 450; Acts of 1897, chapter 121; Acts of 1898,
chapter 463; Acts of 1899, chapter 464; Acts of 1900, chapter
340; Acts of 1902, chapter 77; Acts of 1903, chapter 465; Acts
of 1906, chapter 368; Acts of 1909,, chapter 524.
The metropolitan parks district now includes the following
cities and towns: —-
Arlington. ' Dover. Needham. Watertown.
Belmont. ’ Everett. Newton. Wellesley.
Boston. Hingham. Quincy. Weston.
Braintree. Hull. Revere. Westwood.
Brookline. Lynn. Saugus. Weymouth.
Cambridge. Malden. Somerville. Winchester.
Canton. Medford. Stoneham. Winthrop.
Chelsea. Melrose. Swampscott. Woburn.
Cohasset. Milton. Wakeﬁeld.
Dedham. N ahant. Waltham.
The reservations in these cities and towns are grouped, for
convenience of administration, into seven divisions, namely: —
Beaver Brook Division. Middlesex Fells Division.
Blue Hills Division. - Nantasket Beach Division.
Charles River, Upper Division. Revere Beach Division.
Charles River, Lower Basin.
Each division includes both reservations and parkways.
3. F inanees.
Section 10 of chapter 407, Acts of 1893, which creates the
commission and authorizes the acquisition of land for reserva-
tions, provides that the Supreme Court shall every ﬁve years
appoint three commissioners not resident in the district, “who
shall, after due notice and hearing, and in such manner as they
shall deem just and equitable, determine the proportion in
which each of such cities and towns (in the parks district) shall
annually pay money into the treasury of the Commonwealth
for the term of ﬁve years next following,” to meet annual inter-
est and sinking fund requirements, expenses of preservation and
care of the reservations, and any deﬁciency in the amount pre-
viously paid in.
The act authorizing the commission to construct roadways
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and boulevards, passed in 1895, provided that half the cost of
construction and maintenance of these parkways should be
borne by the Commonwealth, and the other half assessed on
the cities and towns of the district by the commissioners ap-
pointed to apportion the expenses of reservations, in whatever
manner seemed to them to be proper.
In 1899 the act providing for the taking of Nantasket Beach
Reservation ﬁxed the same method of apportioning its expenses
as previously established for reservations and parkways, adding
to the district, for the purpose of this particular assessment,
the town of Cohasset.
A considerable part of the expenses of the Charles River Basin
is, by the various acts authorizing its construction, imposed upon
the cities of Boston and Cambridge. The remainder is assessed
upon the cities and towns of the district by the commissioners,
appointed as above stated.
The expenses of Wellington bridge, across the Mystic River,
between Somerville and Medford, which forms a part of the Revere
Beach parkway, are assessed according to an apportionment made
by a special commission in 1906, this apportionment being ﬁnal.
The last board of commissioners was appointed and made its
ﬁndings in 1910. In general, these commissions have given
most weight to the valuations of the various cities and towns,
except that in assessing the expense of reservations a certain
weight was given by the 1910 commissioners to the populations
of the cities and towns in the district. The proceedings of
these commissioners and their ﬁndings are given in detail in
the park commission’s report for 1910.
4. Control and Direction.
The commission exercises control and direction over all reser-
vations, parkways and other areas in its charge, and all persons
employed by it upon such areas or in its oﬁice. The commission
consists of ﬁve persons, appointed by the Governor, subject to
conﬁrmation by the Council, for terms of ﬁve years, one being
appointed each year. The names and addresses of the present
commissioners are as follows: —
William B. de las Casas, Chairman, Malden, May, 1917.
Edwin U. Curtis, Boston, May, 1918.
Ellerton P. Whitney, Milton, May, 1916.
Everett C. Benton, Belmont, May, 1915.
‘Charles J. Barton, Melrose, May, 1919.
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The chairman, who is elected by the commission, receives an‘
annual salary of $4,500, and each of the other members $600
annually, which, though stated in the act ﬁxing the amounts to
be a salary, is rather by way of reimbursement for loss of time
from their regular business. The chairman devotes practically
his entire time to the work of the Board; the other commission-
ers give several hours a week in addition to the time spent at
the commission’s regular meetings.
For convenience in administering the scattered areas under
the commission’s control, the members are organized into sev-
eral subcommittees, each of which is composed of the chairman
of the commission and one other member. Each subcommittee
gives particular attention to a certain group of reservations and
parkways, acting only under votes of the whole commission,
but coming together frequently for conferences and to make in-
spections of the areas assigned to them.
5. Management.
The chairman of the Board and the secretary appointed by the
Board are the permanent executive officers. The present secre-
tary is Mr. George Lyman Rogers, whose salary is $4,300 per
annum. The secretary keeps the records of the Board and
carries out its orders and directions. By arrangement with the
office of the Treasurer and Receiver-General, he is disbursing
officer for the Board, under bond of $10,000, and under author-
ity from the Attorney-General he has charge of the examination
of titles, the preparation of deeds and contracts and other simi-
lar office work of a legal nature.
The engineering work of the Board is in charge of the chief
engineer who has under him necessary surveyors, clerks, etc.
The present chief engineer is Mr. John R. Rablin, whose salary
is $4,500 a year.
Each of the seven divisions into which the reservations and
parkways are grouped is in charge of a superintendent, who
reports to the Board through its chairman or secretary. The
superintendent of the Revere Beach Division has charge of the
Charles River Basin. The superintendents have charge of all
work in their divisions, including police work. There is in
addition a superintendent in charge of locks, gates and draw-
bridges in 'the lower Charles River Basin, who is principally con-
cerned with the operation of the Charles River Dam.
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6. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of this department are divided
into two principal groups, the ﬁrst of which is subordinate to
the secretary of the Board, and the second to the chief engineer.
The ofﬁcials and employees in the ﬁrst group, when employed
in engineering and construction work, are, of course, expected
to follow the plans and directions of the chief engineer. The
parkways and reservations are combined, for purposes of ad-
ministration, into seven groups, each group being in charge of
a superintendent, who is also an officer of the metropolitan
park police. The main groups and their subdivisions, with the
number of ofﬁcials and employees in each, are shown in the fol—
lowing outline: ——

Chairman of the Board, . 1
Members of the Board, _ . . 4
I. Secretary and attorney, . . . . . . 1
A—G. Assistant secretary, clerks, stenographers, etc., . 18
H. Superintendent, etc., Blue Hills Division, . . . 123
I. Superintendent, etc., Middlesex Fells Division, . . 79
J. Superintendent, etc., Beaver Brook Division, . . 4
K. Superintendent, etc., Charles River, Upper Division, . 44
L. Superintendent, etc., Charles River Division, Lower'
Basin, - . . . . . 51
M. Superintendent, Revere Beach Division: 1 ——
Police, foremen, mechanics, etc., . . . . 81
Manager, etc., Revere Beach bath house, . . 113
Assistant manager, etc., Nahant Beach bath house, 17
N. Superintendent, Nantasket Beach Division. . . 1
Police, foreman, etc., . . . . . 16
Manager, etc., Nantasket Beach bath house, . . 47
II. Chief engineer and assistant, . . . . . . . 2
A-I. Draftsmen, instrument men, etc., . . . . 22
J. Superintendent, Charles River Dam and locks, etc., . 31
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . 655
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or divi-
sion, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913,
are shown in the following statement: ~—

1 Also superintendent of Charles River Division, Lower Basin.
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Chairman of Board,
Members of Board, . . . . . .
I. Secretary of Board, and, under Attorney-General,
A.
F?
in charge -of law and conveyancing,
Records and document clerk, .
1. Clerks and Stenographers,
2. Plan clerk and stenographer,
Financial clerk, . .
1. Clerk,
2. H
3. H
Purchasing agent and assistant secretary, .
1. Stenographer and typewriter,
2. Messenger, . . .
Assistant law and conveyancing attorney
under Attorney-General,-
1. Stenographer and typewriter,
2. Stenographer and typewriter (tem-
porary), . .
Paymaster,
1. Messenger,
2. “ .
Telephone operator,
BLUE HILLs DIVISION.
Superintendent and captain of police,
1. Sergeants, .
Patrolmen, . - . . .
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2. General moth foreman, .
Moth exterminators, .
3. Tree pruner,
4. Foremen of laborers,
Laborers, .
5. Foreman of stable,
Stablemen,
. Teamsters,
. Helpers on teams, .
. Steam roller engineer,
. Mechanic,
10. Carpenter,
11. Chauffeur,
12. Blacksmith, .
13. Painter, . .
14. Janitor, police station,
15. Matrons, sanitary building,
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4,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
7 00.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
750.00 yr.
660.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
1,800.00 yr.
780.00 yr.
780.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
350.00 yr.
624.00 yr.
$43.00 wk.
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3.25 day
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2.75 day
3.50 day
2.50 day
2.75 day
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MIDDLESEX FELLS DIVISION.
I. Superintendent and captain of police,
1.
2.
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Patrolmen, .
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Assistant superintendent,
(a) Road foremen,
Laborers, .
(b) Moth foreman,
(0) Stable foreman,
Stablemen, .
(d) Drawtender, . .
Assistant drawtenders,
Substitute assistant draw-
tender (part of time as
laborer at $2.50 per day),
(e) Locktender, . . .
Assistant locktenders,
(1') Steam roller engineer,
(a) Animal attendant,
(h) Chauffeur and mechanician,
(2') Teamsters,
(j) Painters,
(k) Clerk, .
(l) Carpenter,
(m) Matron,
BEAVER BROOK DIVISION.
J. Superintendent and sergeant of police,
Patrolman,
Laborer,
Matron,
CHARLES RIVER, UPPER DIVISION.
K. Superintendent and captain of police,
1.
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Sergeant, . .
Patrolmen, . . . . .
. Foremen,
Laborers, . . . . .
. Utility man,
. Janitors,
Teamsters,
. Hostlers,
. Mechanic, ’
. Matron,
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CHARLES RIVER Drvrsrox, LOWER BASIN.
L. Superintendent and captain of police of
Charles River Division, Lower
Basin, and Revere Beach Divi-
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REVERE BEACH DIVISION.
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. Steam roller engineer,
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. Electrician,
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(1) Foreman suit counter, 1
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(8) Matron (six months or ‘
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(9) Laundry attendants,
men, washers (six
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(10) Forewoman, laundry
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women (six months
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15. Assistant engineer, . . . . 1 at
Assistant engineers (six months or
less), . . . . . 3 at
16. Life guards (six months or less), . 3 at
NAHANT BEACH BATH HOUSE.
17. Assistant manager, . . . 1 at
(a) Assistant custodian, . . 1 at
(b) Cashier (six months or less), . 1 at
(0) Life guard (six months or less), 1 at
- Assistant life guard (six
months or less), . . 1 at
(d) Attendants, men and women3
(six months or less), . _9 at
(e) Matron 1 (six months or less), . 1 at
Matron, 1 sanitary (six months
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(f) Watchman (six months or less), 1 at
$2.50 day
2.75 day
3.50 day
2 2.00 day
1.50 day
2.00 day
3.00 day
2.25 day
2.00 day
1.50 day
2.50 day
2.50 day
2.00 day
3.00 day
3.00 day
3.00 day
24.00 wk.
2.75 day
2.50 day
3.00 day
2.25 day
2.00 day
2.25 day
1.50 day
2.50 day

1 Has charge of male attendants working at suit counters.
2 Winter, $1.50 a day.
11‘Matron has charge of women attendants.
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NANTASKET BEACH DIVISION.
N. Superintendent and captain of police, . 1 at $43.00 wk.
1. Sergeant, . . . . . 1 at 3.7 5 day
Patrolmen, . . . . . 7 at 3.25 day
“ . . . . . 2 at 3.00 day
“ . . . . . 3 at 2.75 day
2. Foreman, . . . . .- 1 at ‘ 3.00 day
Laborer, . . . . . 1 at , 2.50 day
3. Matron, . . . . . 1 at 1.50 day
N antasket Beach Bath House.
4. Manager (six months or less), . . 1 at 24.00 wk.
(a) Clerk 1 (six months or less), . 1 at 2.25 day
Assistant clerk 1 (six months
or less), . . . 1 at 1.75 day
(b) Medical attendant (six months
or less), . 1 at 2.25 day
(0) Assistant medical attendant
(relieving (b)) (six months
or less), . . . . 1 at 2.00 day
(d) Life guard (six months or less), 1 at 3.00 day
(e) Assistant life guard (relieving
(d)) (six months or less), . 1 at 2.00 day
(f) Valuable room attendant, men’s
side (six months or less), . 1 at 1.75 day
(9) Suit counter attendant,‘ men’s
side (six months or less), . l at 2.00 day
(h) Turnstile attendant, men’s side
(six months or less), . 1 at 2.00 day
(i) Yard attendants, men’s side
. (six months or less), . 12 at 2.00 day
(7') Matron, women’s side, (six
months or less), . . 1 at 2.25 day
1. Valuable room attendant,
women’s side (six
months or less), . . 1 at 1.7 5 day
2. Suit counter attendant,
women’s side (six
months or less), . . 1 at 2.00 day
3. Turnstile attendant,
women’s side (six
months or less), . . 1 at 2.00 day
4. Yard attendants, women’s
side (six months or less), 6 at 2.00 day
(It) Cashiers, selling tickets (six
months or less), . . 2 at 2.00 day

1 Correspond to cashiers at Revere Beach bath house.
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(l) Forewoman, l a u n d r y (six
months or less), . . 1 at $2.25 day
Laundresses (six months or
less), . . . . 8 at 2.00 day
5. Engineer, power plant (six months or
less), . . . . 1 at 3.00 day
Firemen, power plant (six months
or less), . . . 3 at 2.83% day
II. Chief engineer, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 4,500.00 yr.
Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at 2,400.00 yr.
A. Chief draftsman, . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
B. Draftsman, . . . . . 1 at 1,380.00 yr.
C. Inspector, . . . . . . 1 at 1,440.00 yr.
D. “ . . . . . . 1 at 1,080.00 yr.
E {Instrument men in charge of party, . 4 at 1,200.00 yr.
' Instrument man in charge of party, . 1 at 900.00 yr.
1. Rodmen, . . . . . 2 at 720.00 yr.
2. “ . . . . . 4 at 600.00 yr.
3. “ . . . . . 2 at 480.00 yr.
F Chauﬁeurs, . . . . . 2 at 936.00 yr.
G Clerk and stenographer, . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
H. “ “ “ . . . 1 at 660.00 yr.
I “ “ “ . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
J Electrical engineer, superintendent,2 . 1 at 2,400.00 yr.
1. Electricians, . . . . 5 at 1,014.00 yr.‘
2. Assistant drawtenders,3 . . 14 at 900.00 yr.
3. Sluiceman,3 . . . . 1 at 884.00 yr.
4. Foreman, . . . . _ . 1 at 1,248.00 yr.
(a) General utility men and as-
sistant drawtenders, . 2 at 900.00 yr.
(b) General utility men, . . 2 at 900.00 yr.
(0) Carpenters, . . . 2 at 3.00 day
(d) Steam ﬁtter, . . . 1 at 3.00 day
(e) Firemen (one temporary), . 2 at 884.00 yr.
STATE RESERVATIONS.
The ﬁrst reservation outside the Metropolitan Park System
was established by the State in 1898 at Mt. Greylock, and since
that time ﬁve other reservations have been established, namely,
at Mt. Wachusett, Mt. Tom, Deer Hill, Mt. Sugar Loaf and Mt.
Everett. The policy of the State with relation to these reserva-
tions has been to appropriate the amounts of money necessary
for the purchase of the land, and to place upon the county in
which the reservation is situated the expense of care and main-

1 Has general charge of engineering work for the Board, consults with secretary on some matters.
2 At Charles River Dam and locks.
3 Sometimes receive minor directions from electricians.
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tenance. The Commonwealth up to Nov. 30, 1913, had ex-
pended on the reservations the sum of $216,942.74.
The hIt. Greylock, Mt. Wachusett and Mt. Everett commis—
sions are each composed of three unpaid members, residents of
the county in which the reservation is situated, who are ap-
pointed by the Governor for a term of six years. The county
commissioners of the counties in which the other reservations are
situated serve as the reservation commissioners, the Deer Hill
Commission being the Hampshire County commissioners; Mt.
Sugar Loaf Commission being the Franklin County commissioners;
and Mt. Tom Commission being the commissioners of Hampshire
and Hampden counties acting as a joint commission. _The treas-
urer of the county is also the reservation commission treasurer;
in the case of the Mt. Tom Commission, the county treasurer of
Hampshire acts as reservation treasurer. '
‘The commissioners have full power and authority to care for,
' protect and maintain the reservations in behalf of the Common-
wealth. The estimated annual expenses of the reservations are
included by the Legislature in the county tax budgets.
GREYLooK REsERvATIoN COMMISSION.
This commission was established in 1898 and was the ﬁrst
mountain reservation commission established by the Common-
wealth. The Greylock reservation is primarily a forest reserve,
and now consists of 8,160 acres of the 10,000 originally contem-
plated, the land lying in the towns of Williamstown, New Ash-
ford, Cheshire, Adams and the city of North Adams. The four
highest peaks in the State are in the reservation. From the
establishment of the reservation to Jan. 1, 1914, the Common-
wealth had expended on the reservation the sum of $87,427.70.
The present Greylock reservation commissioners, and the dates
of expiration of their terms, are: ,—-
Francis W. Rockwell, Chairman, Pittsﬁeld, August, 1920.
William H. Sperry, Treasurer, North Adams, January, 1919.
Arthur B. Daniels, Secretary, Adams, July, 1916.
The commission under the law has special authority to receive
gifts for the purposes of the reservation. The reservation is in
the immediate charge of a superintendent, who is the only
regular employee. The commission has also in its employ at
irregular intervals surveyors and laborers. All employees are
paid by the county. (See also general statement under “State
Reservations”)
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WACHUSETT MOUNTAIN STATE RESERVATION COMMISSION.
The commission was established in 1899 and was authorized
to secure land not exceeding 3,000 acres in extent on and about
Wachusett Mountain in the towns of Princeton and Westminster.
The reservation now comprises about 1,500 acres, and up to
Jan. 1, 1914, the State had expended on the reservation the sum
of $54,975.
The present commissioners are: ——
Harold Parker, Chairman, Lancaster, July, 1915.
Theodore L. Harlow, Secretary, Gardner, July, 1919.
John T. Burnett, Southborough, July, 1917.
The present superintendent of the reservation is Everett W.
N eedham of Princeton.
In 1913 the commissioners, with the approval of the county
commissioners, experimented with the employment of short-term
convictsfrom the county House of Correction at Worcester on
outdoor work. During 'the season about 1,000 bushels of pota-
toes and other vegetables were raised by the prisoners for their
own use, and in addition to these farming operations they were
also occupied in the construction of roads, wood chopping and
forestry work. (See also general statement under “State Reser-
vations.”)
MT. TOM STATE RESERVATION COMMISSION (QUAsI—STATE COM-—
MISSION).
The establishment of this commission was authorized by
chapter 264 of the Acts of 1903, and the question of the accept—
ance of the act was submitted to the voters of Hampshire and
Hampden counties. The law authorized and directed the com-
missioners to acquire land not exceeding 1,500 acres in extent
situated on or about Mt. Tom and Mt. Nonotuck. Up to Jan.
1, 1914, the Commonwealth had expended on the reservation the
sum of $54,937.44.
The Mt. Tom State Reservation Commission is composed of
the county commissioners of Hampshire and Hampden counties.
The names of the commissioners in 1914 were: ——
George W. Bray, Chicopee.
William H. Ensign, Westﬁeld.
Charles C. Spellman, Springﬁeld.
Clarence E. Hodgkins, Northampton.
Frank M. Sibley, Ware.
Frank A. Brooks, Williamsburg.
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The superintendent of the reservation on Jan. 1, 1914, was
Mr. John McCool. (See also general statement under “State
Reservations”)
DEER HILL STATE RESERVATION COMMISSION (QUASI—STATE
COMMISSION).
The establishment of this commission was authorized by
chapter 540 of the Acts of 1907, and the question of acceptance
of the act was submitted to the voters of Hampshire County.
The commission was authorized to acquire land not exceeding
300 acres situated on or about Deer Hill.1 The total amount
expended on the reservation by the Commonwealth up to Jan.
1, 1914, was $4,031.25.
The Deer Hill State Reservation Commission is composed of
the county commissioners of Hampshire County, who are also
members of the Mt. Tom Commission. The names of the mem-
bers of the Deer Hill Commission in 1914 were: -—
Clarence E. Hodgkins, Northampton.
Frank M. Sibley, Ware.
Frank A. Brooks, Williamsburg.
The caretaker of the reservation on Jan. 1, 1914, was Mr.
F. G. Sears. (See also general statement under “State Reser~
vations.”)
MT. SUGAR LoAF STATE RESERVATION COMMISSION (QUASI—
STATE COMMISSION).
The establishment of the commission was authorized by chap-
ter 541 of the Acts of 1907, which provided for the acquisition
of land, not exceeding 100 acres, situated on or about Mt. Sugar
Loaf.2 The Commonwealth had expended on the reservation up
to Jan. 1, 1914, the sum of $13,179.
The Mt. Sugar Loaf State Reservation Commission is com-
posed of the commissioners of Franklin County, and the names
of the members ‘in 1914 were: —
Eugene B. Blake, Greenﬁeld.
Allen C. Burnham, Montague.
Osgood L. Leach, Northﬁeld.
(See also general statement under “State Reservations”)

1 In the towns of Cummington'and Plainﬁeld. 2 In the town of Deerﬁeld.
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MT. EVERETT STATE RESERVATION COMMISSION.
The commission was established in 1908 and was authorized
to secure land in the Mt. Everett mountain range in the towns
of Mount Washington and Shefﬁeld. The amount of land now
comprising the reservation is about 815 acres. The total amount
expended by the State for the reservation up to Jan. 1, 1914, was
$2,392.35.
The present commissioners are: ——
Herbert C. Joyner, Chairman, Great Barrington, July, 1914.
A. Chalkley Collins, Treasurer, Great Barrington, July, 1918.
Henry M. White, Secretary, Lee, July, 1916.
In 1908 the commission appointed as its civil engineer Mr.
Herbert F. Keith of Mount Washington. Mr. Keith receives no
regular salary, but is paid in accordance with the work accom-
plished. (See also general statement under “State Reserva-
tions”)
STATE BOARD OF CHARITY.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board of State Charities was created by chapter 240,
Acts of 1863, passed April 29 of that year, and held its ﬁrst
meeting on Oct. 7, 1863. The Board of Health, Lunacy and
Charity was created to replace the former Board April 30, 1879
(Acts of 1879, chapter 291). The State Board of Health was
created as a separate organization by chapter 101, Acts of 1886
(March 24), and organized June 1 of the same year. From the
resulting State Board of Lunacy and Charity the State Board of
Insanity was separated by chapter 433 of the Acts of 1898,
passed May 13 of that year. The State Board of Charity, as a
result of this last statute, became an independent Board, the
statute taking eﬂ’ect Oct. 1, 1898.
(b) The principal ofﬁce of the Board is in Room 38, State
House.
(0) The number of officials and employees directly responsible
to the Board on July 1, 1914, was 158. Assisting in the work of
the Board were over 200 unpaid auxiliary visitors.
(d) The total appropriation allowed for the work of the Board
in 1914 was $1,280,600. This included $27,000 for general ad-
ministration, $164,400 for salaries and expenses of agents, and
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a special appropriation of $100,000 for aiding suffer-ers from the
Salem ﬁre. The remainder was for reimbursing cities and
towns for care of State paupers, supporting indigent and neg-
lected children, etc.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The powers and duties of the State Board of Charity are as
follows: —
1. General supervision and inspection of the following State
institutions: ——— "
State Inﬁrmary, for sick and insane State paupers; State Farm, for custody
of certain misdemeanants and insane male criminals, and care of State paupers ;
Norfolk State Hospital, for inebriates; Lyman School for Boys, Industrial
School for Boys and Industrial School for Girls, for custody and training of
delinquent children; Massachusetts Hospital School, for crippled children;
Rutland State Sanatorium, North Reading State Sanatorium, Lakeville State
Sanatorium and Westﬁeld State Sanatorium, for consumptives.
2. Supervision of all children in custody of the trustees of
Massachusetts Training Schools placed outside the three in-
dustrial schools. - I‘
3. The discharge of sane inmates of the State Inﬁrmary and
the State Farm, and the execution of the laws relative to the
release on parole of prisoners from the State Farm.
4. The transfer of sane paupers from one State institution to
another.
. 5. The administration of the leper hospital at Penikese Island.
6. Visitation and inspection of the following county institu-
tions: —
Essex County Training School.
Hampden County Training School.
Middlesex County Training School.
Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth Union Training School.
Suffolk County Training School.
Worcester County Training School.
7. Supervision and inspection of city and town almshouses.
8. Supervision and inspection of children supported by cities
and towns and of adults so supported in families other than their
own.
9. Prescribing all forms for records and returns of poor persons
relieved by cities and towns, and receiving returns of poor per-
sons relieved. ‘
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10. Investigation as to the possible ‘settlement of sane inmates
of institutions and of persons as to whom cities and towns claim
State relief, owing to their having been supported, relieved or
buried by such cities and towns.
11. The directing of aid of unsettled persons by cities and
towns. I
12. The maintenance and care of delinquent, dependent and
neglected children coming into the custody of the Board through
court commitment or otherwise.
13. The sending of paupers to places within or without the
State where they belong.
14. The execution of the laws concerning abandoned infants
and infant boarding houses.
15. The licensing and Supervision of lying-in hospitals.
16. Investigation involving public hearing of all petitions for
the incorporation of private charities, with report of ﬁndings to
the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
17. Annual inspection of all private charitable corporations
that request an inspection or consent thereto.
18. Reception of annual reports from all private charitable
corporations.
By chapter 606, Acts of 1914, the Board was authorized to
inspect and supervise wayfarers’ lodges and public lodging
houses.
The authority and duties of the Board, with respect to State
institutions under its supervision, are set forth in sections 2 to
12, chapter 84, Revised Laws, as amended by later enactments.
The language of these sections is as follows: ——
SECTION 2. [As amended by chapter 598, Acts of 1908.] The board shall
have general supervision of the state hospital [inﬁrmary], the state farm, the
Massachusetts state sanatorium, the Lyman school for boys and the state
industrial school for girls; and, if directed by the governor, it may assume
and exercise the powers of the boards of trustees of said institutions in any
matter relative to the management thereof, except the trusts which are vested
in the trustees of the Lyman and industrial Schools; and may delegate any of
its powers and duties to, and execute any of its functions by, agents appointed
for the purpose. There shall be two divisions in the board, one to be known
as the division of state adult poor and one to be known as the division of state
minor wards. The board shall appoint a superintendent of each division, who
Shall be the executive Officer of that division, and shall hold said position of
superintendent and executive officer during the ‘pleasure of the board, and
shall perform such duties as it may require. The executive ofﬁcers shall
receive from the commonwealth Such compensation as the board may deter-
mine, and the necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of
their official duty. »
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SECTION 3. The board, with the consent of the governor, shall appoint
such officers as may be necessary, and ﬁx their compensation, within the
limits of the. annual appropriation; but no person employed by the board
shall be a member thereof. It shall hold meetings once in each month, and
oftener if necessary. It shall make its own by-laws and shall annually make
a report to the governor and council on or before the thirty-ﬁrst day of Decem-
ber, of its doings up to the thirtieth day of September, 1 inclusive, embodying
therein a properly classiﬁed and tabulated statement of its receipts and ex-
penses and of the receipts and expenses of each of the institutions above named
for the said year, and a corresponding classiﬁed and tabulated statement of
their estimates for the year ensuing, with its opinion as to the necessity or
expediency of appropriations in accordance with said estimates. The report
shall also present a concise review of the work of the several institutions for
the preceding year, with such suggestions and recommendations as to them
and to the charitable and reformatory interests of the commonwealth, as may
be considered expedient. The members of the board, and of the boards of
trustees of the state institutions above named, shall receive no compensation
for their services; but their travelling and other necessary expenses shall be
allowed and paid.
SECTIoN 4. [As amended by chapter 208, Acts of 1909.] The board shall
ascertain whether any paupers in state institutions under its supervision or
that of the state board of insanity have settlements in this commonwealth,
and shall cause the laws relative to the support by cities and towns of sane
state paupers to be enforced, and shall prosecute all cases of bastardy if the
mother has no settlement in this commonwealth. It shall also prepare a form
for the returns to be made by Overseers of the poor under sections forty and
forty-one of chapter eighty-one, as amended by chapter one hundred and
ﬁfteen of the acts of the year nineteen hundred and ﬁve, and mail one of said
forms to the clerk of the overseers of the poor of each city or town on or before
the ﬁrst day of April of each year, and from said returns made by the over-
seers of the poor it shall prepare tables of paupers supported by towns, and
shall print in its annual report the most important information thus obtained.
SECTION 5. The board shall at least once in every year visit all places where
state paupers are supported, and ascertain from actual examination and
inquiry whether the laws relative to such paupers are properly observed,
particularly in relation to such as are able to labor; and shall give such direc-
tions as will insure correctness in the returns required in relation to paupers;
and may use all necessary means to collect information relative to their sup—
port. It shall visit the state hospital and the Lyman school for boys, for the
purpose of inspection, at least once in each month and, by some woman or
women appointed for the purpose, may at all hours of the day or night have
.access to the portions of said hospital occupied by the women or children
there maintained at public expense, and may require from the officers of said
institutions information concerning the condition and treatment of the in-
".Inates. It shall visit all almshouses which are maintained in cities or towns
and shall include in its annual report a statement of their condition and manage-
ment with its suggestions and recommendations relative thereto.
SECTION 6. The board shall prescribe to the superintendent of the state
inﬁrmary, the forms for statistical returns to be made by him in his annual

1 Fiscal year for all State authorities now ends November 30 (changed by chapter 211, Acts of
1905). Annual reports required to be made on or before third Wednesday in January.
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report, as to the sex, age and birthplace of the inmates, and the places from
which they were sent. It shall also prescribe the form of, and provide cities
and towns with blanks for, the certiﬁcate required by the provisions of section
seven of chapter eighty-ﬁve. Such certiﬁcate shall contain such inquiries as
to the age, parentage, birthplace and former residence of, and other facts
relative to, the pauper, as the board considers necessary, to which true answers
shall be given before the pauper is received into the hospital.
SECTION 7. [As revised by chapter 154, Acts of 1911.] The trustees of
every institution under the general supervision of the board shall annually
cause an accurate inventory of the stock and supplies on hand, and the value
and amount thereof at the institution, to be made on the thirtieth day of
November, and to be sent to the board on or before the third Wednesday in
December.
SECTION 8. The board may transfer pauper inmates from one state chari-
table institution to another, or may send them to any state or place where
they belong, if the public interest or the necessities of the inmates so require.
SECTION 9. On application of the trustees of the Lyman and industrial
schools, the board may transfer an inmate of the Lyman school for boys or
of the state industrial school whom said trustees consider incorrigible or an
unﬁt subject for said institutions, with the mittimus, to the state farm, there
to be held on such mittimus until the term of sentence expires, but the board
may return such person, with the mittimus, to the school from which such
transfer was made, when in its judgment the object of such transfer has been
accomplished. .
SECTION 10. The board may from time to time select for support at the
state farm any state paupers whose labor, in domestic or other service at such
institution, may contribute toward the cost of their support, or whose main-
tenance at the same may for special reasons he ‘considered expedient; and in
an emergency may transfer any inmates of the state hospital to said institution,
there to be supported while the emergency continues; but the board shall
not so transfer an inmate of the state hospital to the state farm as a punish-
ment for crime. .
SECTION 11. [As amended by chapter 231, Acts of 1903.] If a state pauper,
who has received a certiﬁcate described in section seven of chapter eighty-ﬁve,
desires to be sent to any state or place where he has a legal settlement, or to
friends willing to support him, the board may remove said pauper instead of
committing him, if in its judgment it is for the interest of the commonwealth
and of the pauper.
SECTION 12. The names of persons so removed and the usual details of
their history shall be entered upon the register of the hospital, and shall be
recorded by the several superintendents, as discharged by the board, for the
purpose of removal from the commonwealth.
Chapter 271, Acts of 1907, provides that the annual estimates
of institutions under the Board’s supervision shall be'submitted
to the Board. The same act, and'also chapter 520 of the same
year, provide that plans and speciﬁcations for proposed new
buildings or for alterations, involving the expenditure of over
$2,000, shall be submitted for the approval of the Board.
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The supervisory powers of the State Board of Charity extend
over eleven State institutions. Of these, the Norfolk State
Hospital and the Massachusetts Hospital School have separate
Boards of Trustees exercising control and direction, while the
other nine institutions are under the control of three Boards of
Trustees, as follows: -
1. Trustees, State Inﬁrmary and State Farm: State Inﬁrmary
and State Farm. _
2. Trustees of Massachusetts Training Schools: Lyman School
for Boys; Industrial School for Boys; Industrial School for
Girls. 3
3. Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives: Rutland State
Sanatorium; North Reading State Sanatorium; Lakeville State
Sanatorium; Westﬁeld State Sanatorium.
The trustees of the training schools and those of the hospitals
for consumptives have executive secretaries with offices in
Boston. The trustees of the training schools also control the
two parole departments for those schools, one for boys and one
for girls, all under the general supervision of the State Board of
Charity.
The State Board has power to control and direct one institu-
tion; namely, the Penikese Hospital for lepers. The Board also
maintains three temporary homes for children committed to its
care by the courts as neglected or delinquent, or by the over-
seers of the poor in cities or towns as having no local settlement,
and for those received by the Board on application of parents,
relatives, etc. In these temporary homes the children are
supplied with clothing and other necessaries, and cared for until
they can be placed by boarding out or otherwise. Necessary
buildings are rented by the Board of Charity for that purpose.
The location, capacity and use of these three homes are as fol-
lows: ——


LocATroN. Capacity. Used for —
Wellesley Hills, . . . 23 Boys Over 12.
152 Charles Street, Boston, . 28 Children under treatment _as out-patients at Mas-
sachusetts General Hospltal or the Eye and Ear
Inﬁrmary.
19 Pinckney Street, Boston, . 5 ‘ Infants under three (nursery).

The table on the following page summarizes certain important
information relative to the twelve institutions above mentioned.
9T8
INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE STATE BOARD OF CHARITY.
{Compiled from the Board's annual report for 1913.]


A lzglIverzlzge C . ﬁverzlgge Appm_
rea um er apaclty um er - -
NAME. Location. owlllga occupied V ‘T 02311! 1 of of Insti- em— pgztlg: for
De ’ (Acres).1 3 “a o ' Patients, tution.1 ployed, ‘ﬁllies’
1913. 1913. ‘
Trustees, State Inﬁrmary and State Farm: —-
State Inﬁrmary, for sick paupers, . . . _ . Tewksbury, May, 1854 772 81,687,866 98 2,3132 2,336 341 $462,600 00
State Farm, for misdemeanants and insane criminals, Bridgewater, May, 1854 1,214 1,724,037 13 2,5922 3,100 197 362,200 00
Totals, Inﬁrmary and Farm, 1,986 83,411,904 11 4,905 5,436 538 $824,800 00
, .
Trustees of Massachusetts Training Schools, for delin-
quent children: —— _
Lyman School for Boys, Westborough, Nov., 1848 386 $479,996 31 408 383 80 $122,000 00
Industrial School for Boys, . . Shirley. July, 1909 890 228,435 67 182 180 44 82,258 00
Industrial School for Girls, . . Lancaster, Aug, 1856 309 363,043 71 308 312 76 101,328 00
Totals, Training Schools, 1,585 31,071,475 69 898 875 200 $305,586 00
Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives: -—-
Rutland State Sanatorium. . . . . Rutland, . _ . Oct., 1898 365 $566,710 03 348 354 200 $195,316 00
North Reading State Sanatorium, North Reading, Sept, 1909 98 156,202 52 179 174 70 95,975 28
Lakeville State Sanatorium, Lakeville, . Jan., 1910 75 160,150 80 195 240 74 112,970 00
Westﬁeld State Sanatorium, Westﬁeld, Feb., 1910 178 166,439 00 183 183 73 128,426 43
Totals, sanatoria, . i 716 61,049,502 35 905 951 417 $532,687 71
Norfolk State Hospital, for inebriates, . . . Walpole, Aug, 1911 1,006 $96,995 20 58 97 23 $117,450 00
Massachusetts Hospital School, for crippled children, Canton, . . Dec., 1907 65 316,072 13 236 270 67 85,239 00
Penikese Hospital, for lepers,a . . . . . Penikese Island, July, 1905 100 109,465 48 15 19 7 28,000 00
Aggregates for all institutions, 5,458 86,055,414 96 7,017 7,648 1,252 31,893,762 71


1 Nov. 30, 1913.
2 Including patients in mental wards.
3 Under direct control of the State Board.
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3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction over the oﬂicials and employees in the
Board’s office, over its agents and the officials and employees at
Penikese Hospital, are exercised by the Board itself, which con-
sists of nine unpaid members, appointed by the Governor, subject
to conﬁrmation by the Council, for a term of ﬁve years. Thus,
the terms of two members expire each year, except that in the
year 1904., and every ﬁfth year thereafter, only one member
ceases to hold oﬁfice. The Board is responsible to the Governor
and Council, and its members may be removed from ofﬁce by them.
The present membership of the Board, with the dates of
expiration of the terms of the members, is as follows: —-
Hon. Leontine Lincoln, Chairman, Fall River, June, 1918.
Miss Frances Greely Curtis, Boston, June, 1915.
Mr. Charles H. Adams, Melrose, June, 1918.
Mr. David F. Tilley, Boston, June, 1915.
Mr. Charles R. Johnson, Worcester, June, 1916.
Hon. Abraham C. Ratshesky, Boston, June, 1917.
Mr. Jeffrey R. Brackett, Boston, June, 1916.
Mr. Thomas Downey, Boston, June, 1917 .
Mrs. Ada Eliot Sheffield, Cambridge, 1 June, 1914.
The Board has full power to direct the work of the depart-
ment and to employ all necessary officers and agents, subject to
civil service. The Board elects a chairman from its members
and appoints a secretary, who is an official of the Board, giving
his full time to its work. The Board carries on its work largely
through committees, under whose direction the executive officers
act. The Board meets regularly on the ﬁrst Friday of each
month, with occasional special meetings. In 1913 there were
seven regular and two special committees, viz.: —
(1) The Executive Committee.
(2) The Committee on State Adult Poor.
(3) The Committee on State Minor Wards.
(4.) The Committee on Almshouses.
(5) The Committee of General Visitation and Inspection.
(6) The Committee on Social Service.
(7) The Finance Committee.
(8) A special committee to investigate the subject of industrial homes for
vagrants, outcasts, etc., as required by chapter 76, Resolves of 1913.
(9) A special committee for the establishment of a rule for reimbursing
Board officers for transportation on State business in vehicles owned by them-
selves.
1 No successor appointed Sept. 1, 1914.
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4. rtlanagement.
The work of the Board is separated into three distinct divi-
sions, each of which is in charge of an official who reports directly
to the Board. These divisions are: ——
I. The secretary’s or central office.
II. The Division of State Adult Poor.
III. The Division of State Minor Wards.
The secretary, who is in charge of the ﬁrst division, is clerk,
auditor and disbursing oﬁicer of the Board. He keeps records
of the Board’s transactions; prepares all its reports; executes,
under its direction, the laws relating to incorporation of charities
and the inspection and supervision of charities already incor-
porated; executes laws relating to supervision and inspection not
charged to other divisions of the Board; is required to study
methods of charitable aid; and to perform such general duties
as may be required by the Board.
The superintendent of State Adult Poor executes, under the
Board’s direction, the laws governing sane inmates of the State
Inﬁrmary and State Farm; the sick State poor; cases of dan-
gerous disease; and temporary relief. He is required to investi-
gate the settlement of persons receiving relief; to make monthly
visits to the State Inﬁrmary and State Farm; quarterly visits to
the four State sanatoria; and to report upon the condition of
these institutions. He is also required to make a monthly report
and an annual summary of his work.
It is the duty of the superintendent of State Minor Wards to
execute, under the direction of the Board, the laws relating to
neglected and dependent children and juvenile offenders, and to
provide for the placing and visitation of such children. He is
also required to make a monthly inspection of the three State
industrial schools and the hospital school, and report upon their
condition. He reports monthly to the Board, and furnishes
annually a summary of his work.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬁ‘icials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of the State Board of Charity are
organized in three main groups or divisions, which are, in their
turn, subdivided to some extent. Each of these main groups or
divisions is directly under the control of the Board itself, this
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control being exercised mainly by subcommittees of the Board
appointed for that purpose.
The names of these divisions and
subdivisions, and the number of persons in each on Aug. 1, 1913,
are shown in the following outline: ——
State Board of Charity: ——
I. Secretary’s department, . .
16.
II. Superintendent of State Adult Poor, visitors, employees at
Penikese Island, etc., . .
III. Superintendent of State Minor Wards, visitors, employees at
temporary homes, etc., .
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees,
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
43
94
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together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: 1 —-
State Board of Charity (nine members, no compensa-
tion) : -——
I. Secretary, . . .
A. Assistant to secretary,
Stenographer,
H
Clerks,
Clerk (temporary),
Clerk and messenge
B. Chief accountant,
Accountant, . . . . .
C. Chief inspector of incorporated charities,
Inspector, . . . .
H
D. Examining visitor of institutions,
II. Superintendent of State Adult Poor,
A. Office employees: ——
Stenographers,
U
Accountant, .
Clerk, . . . .
Clerk and stenographer,
Messengers, . . .
B. Inspector of almshouses, . . .
C. Deputy superintendent of outdoor poor,
Medical visitor, outdoor poor,
Medical visitor, outdoor poor (also relieves
1 at $4,000.00 yr.
1 at 1,200.00 yr.
1 at 900.00 yr.
1 at 700.00 yr.
1 at 800.00 yr.
1 at 700.00 yr.
2 at 600.00 yr.
1 at 1.50 day
1 at 600.00 yr.
1 at 1,000.00 yr.
1 at 700.00 yr.
1 at 1,400.00 yr.
1 at 1,200.00 yr.
1 at 900.00 yr.
1 at 1,700.00 yr.
1 at 2,750.00 yr.
1 at 1,100.00 yr.
2 at 700.00 yr.
1 at 900.00 yr.
1 at 800.00 yr.
1 at 600.00 yr.
3 at 500.00 yr.
1 at 1,800.00 yr.
1 at 2,000.00 yr.
1 at 2,000.00 yr.
1 at 100.00 mo.

in indoor division), .
1 This outline and statement does not include unpaid auxiliary visitors, of whom there were
221 on Aug. 1, 1913,—101 being almshouse visitors and 48 parole visitors.
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Settlement examiner, outdoor poor, . 1 at $1,800.00 yr.
Settlement clerks, . . . . 2 at 1,100.00 yr.
Visitors, outdoor poor, . . . . 5 at 1,500.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
D. Acting deputy superintendent, indoor poor, 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Medical visitor, indoor poor, . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Settlement examiner, indoor poor, . . 1 at 1,700.00 yr.
Visitor of~institutions, investigating set-
tlements, . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Visitor, investigating settlements, . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Special visitor, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 850.00 yr.
Transportation officer, . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
“ “ . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 2.75 day,
E. Superintendent at Penikese Island, . . 1 at 2,250.00 yr.
Assistant superintendent, . . . 1 at 2,000.00yr.
Attendant, . . . ; .- 1 at 200.00 yr.
Foreman, . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
" Farm helper, . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Laborer, . . . -. . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Boatman, . . . . , . 1 at 55.00 mo.
III. Superintendent of State Minor Wards, . . 1 at 4,000.00 yr.
A. Acting deputy superintendent, . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . . 2 at 1,000.00 yr.
Chief accountant, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Accountant, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Accountant, . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . . 3 at 800.00 yr.
“ . . . . . l at 650.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 5 at 600.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . 3 at 750.00 yr.
“ . . . . . 4 at 700.00 yr.
“ . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Stenographer (temporary), . . . 1 at 12.00 wk.
Oﬁice assistant, . . . . 1 at. 240.00 yr.
Messenger, . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Messenger (temporary), . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
B. Medical visitor, . , . . . 1 at 1,700.00 yr.
C. Chief investigating visitor, . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Investigating visitors, . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ “ . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 3 at 700.00 yr.
D. Inspector, lying-in hospitals, . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
E. Transportation oﬁicer, . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
F. Adoption agent, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
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G. Visitor of infants, . . 1 at $1,700.00 yr.
H. Visitor of infant boarding houses, . . 1 at 850.00 yr.
I. Nurse visitor to infants, . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
J. Supervisor of visitors for younger children, . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Visitors for younger children, . . . 4 at 900.00 yr.
“ “ “ “ . . . 2 at 800.00 yr.
“ “ “ “ . . . 4 at 750.00 yr.
“ “ “ i “ . . . 5 at 700.00 yr.
[Visitors for older girls, . . ‘I . 5 at 900.00 yr.
K. Visitors for older girls, . . . . 2 at 750.00 yr.
Visitors for older girls, . . . . 5 at 700.00 yr.
Visitors for older boys, . . . . 7 at 1,500.00 yr.
Visitor for older boys, . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
L’ Visitor for older boys, . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Visitors for older boys, . . . . 2 at 1,200.00 yr.
M {Managen temporary home (Wellesley), . 1 at 550.00 yr.
' Matron, . . . . . . 1 at 550.00 yr.
Teacher, . . . . . . 1 at 7.00 wk.
Cook, . . . . . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
Maid, . . . . . . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
N. Matron, temporary home (Boston), . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Assistant matron, . . . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
Cook, . . . . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
Teacher, ‘ . . . . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
Janitor, - . . . . . . 1 at 7 .00 wk.
Assistant, . . . . . 1 at 4.00 wk.
0. Matron of nursery (Boston), . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
A. PENIKESE HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The purpose of the Penikese Hospital is the care and
treatment of persons afflicted with leprosy. It was authorized
by chapter 395, Acts of 1904, and chapter 474, Acts of 1905, and
ﬁrst opened in June, 1905.
(b) The hospital is located on Penikese Island, near the en-
trance to Buzzards Bay, and is usually reached by boat from
New Bedford.
(c) The area occupied Nov. 30, 1913, was 100 acres, the total
area of the island.
(d) The total valuation of land, buildings, equipment and
stock, Nov. 30, 1913, was $119,465.48.
(e) The average number of patients during 1913 was 15. The
capacity of the institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 19.
(f) Number of oﬂicials and employees July 1, 1914, was 10.
(g) The appropriation for the expenses of the institution for
1914 was $28,000.
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2. Control and Direction.
The State Board of Charity has power to control and direct
this institution, under the provisions of chapter 474, Acts of
1905, the essential part of which reads: ——
SECTION 1. The state board of charity, subject to the approval of the
governor, shall be authorized to take in the name and for the use of the Com-
monwealth land in fee by purchase or eminent domain, and to erect and main-
tain thereon a hospital for the custody, care and treatment of persons afflicted
with leprosy, . . .
The hospital is under the particular charge of the department
of adult poor, and is visited by the agents of that department
All rules and regulations regarding it are made by the State
Board, and, consequently, some information about the institution
is given in the statement made for that board.
3. Management.
The hospital is managed by a resident superintendent, who has
charge of all matters connected with the work of the institution,
subject to the control of the State Board of Charity. The
present superintendent is Frank H. Parker, M.D., who receives
a salary-Of $2,500 a year, with maintenance. The only other
ofﬁcial is the assistant superintendent, who is engaged especially
in study and research work for the purpose of discovering a
cure for leprosy.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁlcials and Employees’ and Rates
of Compensation.
The number of employees in this hospital is so small that they
are not divided into groups, except that some of the general
workers are subordinate to a foreman. The classes of ofﬁcials
and employees, and the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913,
appear in the following statement: 1 ——
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . . 1 at $2,250.00 yr.
Assistant superintendent, . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Attendant, . . . . . . . . 1 at 200.00 yr.
Foreman, . . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Farm helper, . . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Laborer, . . . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Boatman, . . . . . . . . 1 at 55.00 mo.

1 This information is also presented in the statement regarding employees of the State Board
of Charity.
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STATE INFIRMARY AND STATE FARM.
A. TRUsTEEs.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The trustees of the State Inﬁrmary and State Farm control
and direct the work of those institutions. The act authorizing
construction of the institutions (chapter 275, Acts of 1852) pro-
vided for a Board of three inspectors to control .each, as well as
the third almshouse provided for in the same act. By chapter
291, Acts of 1879, separate Boards of Trustees of ﬁve persons
each were created to have charge of each institution, but these
were consolidated into one Board of seven members by chapter
297, Acts of 1884.
According to statute, the Board consists of seven members,
ﬁve men and two women, appointed by the Governor, subject
to conﬁrmation by the Council, for terms of three years. Every
third year after 1903 only one member is appointed; in other
years three members are appointed. The trustees now serving,
and the dates when their terms expire, are as follows: ——
John B. Tivnan, Chairman, Salem, June, 1916.
Mrs. Nellie E. Talbot, Secretary, Brookline, June, 1917 .
Leonard Huntress, M.D., Lowell, June, 1916.
Mrs. Helen R. Smith, Newton, June, 1915.
Galen L. Stone, Brookline, June, 1917 .
Francis W. Anthony, M.D., Haverhill, June, 1916.
Walter F. Dearborn,1 Cambridge, June, 1914.
The powers and duties of the trustees are prescribed in sections
2 to 5, chapter 85, Revised Laws, as follows: ——
SECTION 2. The trustees shall hold meetings monthly either at the state
inﬁrmary or state farm and shall annually, on or before the first day of N ovem-
ber, report to the governor and council the condition of such institutions and
the expenses of the state inﬁrmary in detail for the year ending on the pre-
ceding thirtieth day of September,2 a list of the salaried officers and their
salaries, and a copy of the inventory required by the provisions of section
seven of chapter eighty-four. One trustee shall visit each institution at least
once in each week. The trustees shall appoint a superintendent of the state
inﬁrmary, who, with the approval of the governor and council, may be the
resident physician, and a superintendent of the state farm, each of whom shall
hold office at the pleasure of the board and whose compensation shall be ﬁxed
by it with the approval of the governor and council. All other ofﬁcers and
employees shall be appointed by the superintendents, subject to the approval
of the trustees, who shall ﬁx the compensation in each case, which shall not

1 Successor not appointed Sept. 1, 1914.
2 Fiscal year of all institutions changed to end November 30; reports of boards required to be
rendered before third Wednesday in January (Acts of 1905, chapter 211).
exceed the appropriation of the general court for that purpose. They shall
audit and approve the accounts and bills of the superintendent of the state
inﬁrmary and of the state farm before payment. N 0 person employed by
the board shall be a member thereof.
SECTION 3. The trustees shall, with the approval of the governor and
council, establish rules and regulations for the proper management and govern-
ment of the state inﬁrmary and state farm, and shall see that they are enforced.
SECTION 4. The trustees shall have the same power as Overseers of the
poor to bind out minor inmates of the state inﬁrmary as apprentices, and to
cause the inmates thereof to be returned to the place or country from which
they came.
SECTION 5. The trustees, with the approval of the state board of charity,
may transfer inmates to and from the state inﬁrmary and the pauper depart-
ment of the state farm, and, to secure a better classiﬁcation of the inmates
of the two institutions, may transfer to the state inﬁrmary discharged pris-
oners remaining in the state farm.
The support of paupers at the State Inﬁrmary and State
Farm who have settlements within the Commonwealth is
chargeable to the cities and towns where they are settled. Those
having no settlement are supported by the Commonwealth, but
their kindred are liable to the Commonwealth for their support,
as they would be to the city or town of settlement if the pauper
had a settlement. Persons committed to the State Farm for
intoxication, vagrancy and other minor offences must be sup-
ported by the city or town in which they have a legal settle-
ment, if any, the amount payable to be ﬁxed by the State
Board of Charity.
The trustees have no ofﬁce outside the institutions under their
charge, nor any employees under their special direction. Man-
agement of their affairs is, consequently, entirely in the hands of
the trustees themselves. They are organized, as above indi-
cated, with a chairman and secretary, and appoint, from time to
time, such special committees as may be necessary. Between
meetings the chairman acts for the Board, reporting back to the
Board at its next meeting.
2. General Supervision.
General supervision over the work of the Board is vested in
the State Board of Charity, as described on page 314 of this
report. .
The State Board of Insanity has supervisory authority over the
mental wards at the Inﬁrmary and the asylum for insane criminals
at the State Farm, with the sole power to discharge inmates. Its
authority over these two institutions is similar to that formerly ex-
ercised by it over State insane hospitals, but its powers over the
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latter were greatly increased by recent legislation as described in the
statement for the State Board of Insanity.
The Prison Commissioners have power to remove prisoners
from various correctional institutions to the State Farm, and to
return such prisoners from the State Farm to these correctional
institutions, as follows: ——
From and to the State Prison, aged and inﬁrm prisoners, ‘with
the consent of the Governor and Council.
From and to the Reformatory Prison for Women, sentenced
female prisoners.
From and to the Massachusetts Reformatory, male prisoners.
To and from the houses of correction in the county of convic-
tion, sentenced prisoners, upon application of the trustees of the
State Hospital and State Farm.
From and to a jail or house of correction, any prisoner.
From and to a jail or house of correction at request of the
Governor and Council, sentenced prisoners suffering from disease
which in the opinion of the Governor and Council cannot be
safely and properly treated in the jail or house of correction.
(See Revised Laws, chapter 225, sections 81 to 86, 94, 95.)
B. STATE INFIRMARY.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The State Inﬁrmary is maintained for the direct care of
those State charges suffering from mental or physical diseases,
who are sent there by the overseers of the poor of cities and
towns or by the executive ofﬁcers of the State Board of Charity
or the State Board of Insanity. Established as one of three
State almshouses by chapter 275, Acts of 1852; opened May 1,
1854. After abolishment of the almshouse at Monson and the
change in the name of the one at Bridgewater (the State Farm),
it was known as the State Almshouse. Name changed to State
Hospital by chapter 333, Acts of 1900, and from that to its
present title by section 98, chapter 504, Acts of 1909.
(b) Located in the town of Tewksbury.
(0) Land area, Nov. 30, 1913, was 772 acres.
(cl) Total valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock,
Nov. 30, 1913, was $1,687,866.98.
(e) Average number of patients during 1913 was 2,313. Ca-
pacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913 was 2,336.
(f) Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 378.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $462,600.
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2. ZVIanagement.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent elected by the trustees for an in-
deﬁnite term. He is responsible to the trustees and may be
removed from ofﬁce by them. If approved by the Governor and
Council, he may also be the resident physician. The present
superintendent and physician is John H. Nichols, M.D., salary
$3,000 a year and maintenance. All ofﬁcers are appointed by
the superintendent with the approval of the trustees; all other
employees are appointed by the superintendent.
3. Organization, Classes of Ojicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of the hospital are organized into
seventeen main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent or assistant superintendent.
Following is a list of all employees reporting to the superintend-
ent or assistant superintendent, showing the head of each de-
partment and- the number employed therein on Aug. 1, 1913: —
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . . . 1
Assistant superintendent, . . . . . . . . 1
I. Head clerk, clerks, stenographers, matrons and chauffeur, . 17
II. Steward’s department, . . . . . . . 16
III. Steward (charge of engineering, mechanical and building
supplies), . . . . . ' . . . . 1
IV. Librarian and teachers, . . . . . . . 8
V. Assistant physicians, assistant superintendent of nurses,
head nurses, nurses, etc. (department for consumptives), . 35
VI. Assistant physician, assistant superintendent of nurses, head
nurses, nurses, etc. (department for insane), . . . 79
VII. Assistant physician, head nurses, nurses, etc. (general hos-
pital department), . . . . . . 77
VIII. Superintendent of male nurses, industrial supervisors, . 5
IX. Superintendent of female nurses, dietitian and housekeeper, . 3
X. Dentist and nurse, 2
XI. Pharmacist, . . . .
XII. Nurse (in charge of boys’ camp),
XIII. Attendant, . . . . . . . . .
XIV. Chief engineer, assistant engineers, ﬁremen, laundrymen, etc.,
XV. Carpenter, . . . . . .
XVI. Head carpenter, carpenters, masons, .
XVII. Head farmer, gardeners, farmers, etc.,
[OOH 01
QOOHWl-‘HH
Total number of officials and employees, . . i . 345
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The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation‘on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
NOTE. —— All officials and employees receive board and lodging, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
Assistant superintendent and physician, . . . 1 at 42.20 wk.
I. Head clerk 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 23.05 wk.
Assistant clerk, . . . . . 1 at. 9.25 wk.
Record clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Stenographers, . . . . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 6.90 wk.
Clothing and supply matron, . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Matron (housekeeping, administration
building), . . . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
Matrons (housekeeping, administration
building), . . . . . . 2 at 5.75 wk.
Matrons (sewing room, asylum department), 2 at 5.75 wk.
Matrons (sewing room, women’s house), . 2 at 5.75 wk.
Matrons (baggage room), . . . . 2 at 5.75 wk.
Chauffeur and driver, . . . . 1 at 12.66 wk.
11. Steward (purchasing food supplies, etc.), . 1 at 19.20 wk.
Assistant steward (also Storekeeper), . . 1 at 11.50 wk.
Head kitchen matron (administration build-
ing), . . . . . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Kitchen matrons (charge inmate help), . 3 at 6.90 wk.
(I H U H H I ‘I 2.1.. “7k.
Baker, 1 . . . . . . . 1 at 21.65 wk.
Assistant, . . . . . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
Chef (domestic building), . . . . 1 at 12.66 wk.
Kitchenmen, . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 5.75 wk.
Kitchen matron, . . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
III. Steward (in charge engineering, mechanical and
building supplies), . . . . . 1 at 19.20 wk.
IV. Librarian 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 19.20 wk.
Instructor, . . . . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Teachers, . . . . . . . 3 at 8.05 wk.
Kindergartners, . . . . . 3 at 8.05 wk.
Department for Consumptives.
V. Assistant physician (in charge), . . . 1 at 34.52 wk.
Assistant physician, . . . . . 1 at 11.50 wk.
Assistant superintendent of nurses (also on
infectious wards), . . . . 1 at 10.35 wk.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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1. Men’s consumptive hospital: ——
Head nurse (charge female nurses), ' 1 at
Nurses, . . . . . 5 at
“ . . . . . 4 at
Head nurse (male nurses, men’s
wards), . . . . 1 at
Nurses, . . . . . 2 at
“ . . . . . 4 at
Dietitian, . . . . . 1 at
2. Women’s consumptive hospital: —
Head nurse, . . . . 1 at
Nurses (one night), . . .' 6 at
Nurses, . . . . . 2 at
Dietitian, . . . . . 1 at
3. Infectious wards: —
Nurses, . . . . . 1 at
“ . . . . . 3 at
Department for Insane.
VI. Assistant physician (in charge), . . . 1 at
Assistant superintendent of nurses, . . 1 at
A. Assistant physician (charge wards 1, 2, 3,
6), . . . . . . 1 at
Head nurse 1 (wards 1 and 3): —
. Nurses, . . . . . 1 at
“ . . . . . 11 at
Head nurse (wards 2 and 6), . . 1 at
Nurses, . . . . . 2 at
Nurses (one in dining room), . . 8 at
Night supervisor, . . . . 1 at
B. Assistant physician (wards 4 and 7), . 1 at
Head nurse (ward 4), . 1 at
Nurses, . . . . . 1 at
“ r . . . . . 4 at
Head nurse (ward 7), . . . 1 at
Nurses, . . . . . 1 at
“ . . . . . 10 at
C. Assistant physician (wards 5 and 8), . 1 at
Head nurse 1 (ward 5) : ——
Nurses, . . .. . . 4 at
“ . . . . . 7 at
Head nurses (ward 8), . . . 2 at
Nurses, . . . 3 at
“ . . . . 15 at
Night supervisor, . . . . 1 at
$9.25 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
8.05 wk.
8.05 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
8.05 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.

26.85 wk.
9.25 wk.
13.43 Wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
9.25 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
9.25 wk.
15.34 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
10.35 wk.
8.05 wk.
5.75 wk.
15.34 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
8.05 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
8.05 wk.
1 Position vacant on Aug. 1, 1913.
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General Hospital Department, including Groups VII. to XI I I ., Inclusive.
VII. Assistant physician (in charge), . . . 1 at
Assistant superintendent of nurses
(supervises all nursing in depart-
ment), . . . . . 1 at
Head nurse (women’s hospital), . 1 at
Nurses (four night), . 15 at
Nurses, . . . . . 2 at
Head nurse (operating room), . 1 at
Nurse, . . . . . 1 at
Head nurse (in charge of yard), . 1 at
Night supervisor, . . . . 1 at
A. Assistant physician, . . . . 1 at
Head nurse (children’s hospital), . 1 at
Nurses, . . . . 6 at
Nurses (one night), . . . 3 at
Head nurse (women’s house), . . 1 at
Nurses, . . . . . 3 at
“ . . . . 4 at
Assistant physician (men’s hospital), . 1 at
' ' Assistant physician (men’s hospital), . 1 at
Head nurse (male), . . . . 1 at
Nurses, . . . . . 1 at
“ . . . 9 at
Head nurse (female), . . . 1 at
Nurses, . . . . . 5 at
“ . . . . . 1 at
Head nurse, . . . . . 1 at
Nurses, . . . . . 3 at
“ . . . . 1 at
C. Assistant physician, . . . . 1 at
Technician (in laboratory), . . 1 at
Laboratory assistant, . . . 1 at
Supervisor (in charge men’s house), . 1 at
Attendants, . . . . . 2 at
“ . . . . 2 at
“ . . . . . 1 at
VIII. Superintendent of male nurses (general charge), 1 at
Industrial instructors, . . . . 2 at
“ “ . . . .' 1 at
Night supervisor, . . . . . 1 at
IX. Superintendent of female nurses 1 (general
charge), . . . . . . 1 at
Dietitian (men’s department, general hos-
pital), . . . . . . . 1 at
Housekeeper (nurses’ hall), . . . 1 at
X. Dentist 2 (one meal a day), . . . . 1 at
Nurse, . . . . 1 at
$30.70 wk.
11.50 wk.
9.25 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
9.25 wk.
5.75 wk.
8.05 wk.
9.25 wk.
13.43 wk.
8.05 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
26.85 wk.
19.20 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
9.25 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
15.34 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
10.35 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
19.20 wk.
9.25 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.90 wk.
17.30 wk.
8.05 wk.
5.75 wk.
19.20 wk.
5.75 wk.

1 Also principal of training school.
2 Nonresident; receive no board except as speciﬁed.
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XI. Pharmacist 1 (one meal a day), . . 1 at
XII. Nurse (male) (in charge boys’ camp), . . 1 at
XIII. Attendant (social work with new inmates, etc.) 1 at
XIV. Chief engineer 1 (acting), 1 at
A. Assistant chief engineers, 2 at
Engineers, 1 3 at
“ . 1 at
Firemen, 1 . 19 at
B. Electrician, 1 1 at
C. Blacksmith, 1 1 at
D. Head steam ﬁtter, 1 1 at
Steam ﬁtters, 1 . . 7 at
E. Plumber 1 (house rent), . . 1 at
F. Head laundryman, 1 at
Laundrymen, 1 at
“ 2 at
“ . . . . 2 at
Laundry matron (charge inmate help), 1 at
Assistant matrons, 4 at
“ “ . . 5 at
XV. Carpenter 1 (in shop), . . . 1 at
XVI. Head carpenter 1 (charge construction), 1 at
Carpenters, 1, 2 . . . . 7 at
Masons, 1, 2 . . 2 at
Masons’ helpers, 1, 2 2 at
Masons’ helpers, 1, 2 1 at
XVII. Head farmer, - 1 at
Gardener (head), 1 at
Gardener, 1 at
“ 1 at
Poultryman, 1 at
Farmer, 1 at
“ 1 at
“ 1 at
“ . 1 at
Stableman, 1 at
Hostler, 1 at
Herdsman, 1 at
Laborers, . 1 at
“ . . . . . . 4 at
“ . . . . . . . 10 at
Blacksmith, . . 1 at
Attendant (charge inmates), 1 at
$18.00 wk.
5.75 wk.
5.75 wk.
26.85 wk.
17.30 wk.
19.35 wk.
13.85 wk.
17.00 wk.
20.50 wk.
3.00 day
3.50 day
3.00 day
3.00 day
10.35 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
9.25 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
21.65 wk.
5.22 day
3.00 day
3.25 day
2.75 day
2.25 day
17.30 wkl
11.50 wk.
9.25 wk.
6.90 wk.
10.35 wk.
10.40 wk.
10.35 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.90 wk.
9.25 wk.
5.75 wk.
9.25 wk.
10.35 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
10.35 wk.
9.25 wk.
6.90 wk.

l‘ H H 1
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
1 On special appropriation.
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C. STATE FARM.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The State Farm is maintained for the care and custody of
persons committed for drunkenness or vagrancy, State paupers,
and insane male convicts. Established by chapter 275, Acts of
1852, as a State almshouse; opened May 1, 1854. Afterward
used for the conﬁnement of certain classes of offenders, when it
was entitled the State VVorkhouse. The present title was
adopted by chapter 264, Acts of 1887. The asylum department
is designated as Bridgewater State Hospital by section 98,
chapter 504, Acts of 1909.
(b) Located in the town of Bridgewater; railroad station,
Titicut; post-oﬁflce address, State Farm, Mass.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,214 acres.
(at) Valuation of land, buildings,- equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $1,724,037.13.
(e) Average number of inmates, year ending Nov. 30, 1913,
was 2,592. Capacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 3,100.
(f) Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 205.
_ (g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $362,200.
2. illanagement.
Management of the institution is vested in a superintendent
appointed by the trustees, who holds ofﬁce so long as his service
is satisfactory to the Board. The present superintendent is
Hollis M. Blackstone, whose salary is $3,000 per annum, with
maintenance for himself and his family. The superintendent is
responsible to the trustees and may be removed from office by
them. He has entire charge of the institution and may hire and
discharge all officials and employees subordinate to him, subject
to the Board’s approval, except that the medical director has
full charge of, all employees in the asylum department.
The treasurer acts as assistant superintendent and assumes
the duties of the superintendent in his absence.
The master has special charge, under the direction of the
superintendent, of the prison and almshouse departments. The
medical director is similarly in charge of the asylum department,
and according to law has the care and custody of all inmates
of that department. The salaries of these three ofﬁcials are
$2,500 a year each, with residence and maintenance for them-
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selves and families. They are responsible to the superintendent
and may be removed by him, subject to the approval of the
trustees. '
3. Organization, Classes of Ojﬁcials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The employees of this institution are organized into seven main
divisions, the head of each of which is responsible directly to the
superintendent. Following is a list of the ofﬁcials in charge of
each main division, showing their titles and the number of em-
ployees subordinate to each of them on Aug. 1, 1913: ——
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. Treasurer and clerk, assistant clerks, steward, etc. , . . 7
II. Engineer, assistant engineers, ﬁremen, etc., . . . . 12
' III. Headfarmer’s department, . . . . . . . 28
IV. Foreman of construction, carpenters, etc., . . . . 8
V. Housekeeper, superintendent’s house, . . . . . 1
VI. Master, deputy master, Overseers, etc. (prison and almshouse
division), . . . . . . . . . 50
VII. Medical director, assistant physicians, supervisors, attendants,
etc., . . . . . . . . . . 92
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . 199
All ofﬁcials and employees are entitled to lodging, board,
washing and mending. Those who live outside the institution
do so at their own option and receive no allowance from the
institution in consideration of lodging, etc., of which they do
not avail- themselves. A certain number of rooms is main-
tained for the use of nonresident employees during stormy
weather, etc. The detailed statement represents the situation
on the date speciﬁed, but under the circumstances arrangements
are constantly changing as to individual employees.
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: ——
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
' I. Treasurer and clerk, . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Assistant clerk 1 (three meals a day), . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Assistant clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Steward 1 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Steward’s helper 1 (two meals a day), . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Butcher and expressman, 2 . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
2 Also receives some orders directly from superintendent and master.
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II. Engineer 1’ 2 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at $1,500.00 yr.
Assistant engineer 1 (three meals a day), . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Fireman 1 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Fireman 1 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 660.00 yr.
Fireman 1 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Fireman, . . . . . . . 1 at 540.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Electrician, . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
Tinsmith 1 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
III. Head farmer, 2 . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Farm supervisor, 3 . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Farm supervisor 1 (three meals a day), . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Farm supervisor 1 (three meals a day), . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
Farm supervisor, . . . . . 1 at 660.00 yr.
Farm supervisors (four nonresident, receive
three meals only), . . . . . 6 at 600.00 yr.
Farm supervisors (one nonresident, receives
three meals only), . . . . . 4 at 540.00 yr.
Farm supervisors 1 (two receive three meals
only), . . . . . . . 4 at 480.00 yr.
Farm supervisors, . . . . . 4 at 420.00 yr.
Farm supervisors 1 (receive three meals only), 4 at 420.00 yr.
Gardener, . _. . . . . . l at 1,000.00 yr.
IV. Foreman of construction 1' 2’ 4 (three meals a day), 1 at 2,400.00 yr.
Draftsman, ‘1,5 . . . . . . 1 at 3.50 day
Mason, ‘1 . . . . . . . 1 at 4.50 day
Carpenter 1'1 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 3.25 day
Carpenters 1’ ‘1 (one temporary, receives three
meals a day), . . . . . . 2 at - 3.00 day
Laborer4 (temporary), . . . . 1 at 240.00 yr.
Foreman of prison laborers 1’ 4 (three meals a
day), . . . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
V. Housekeeper 1* (at superintendent’s house), . 1 at 300.00 yr.
VI. Master (in charge prison and almshouse division), 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Deputy master 1 (three meals a day), . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Master’s assistant (clerical), . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
' Overseer (charge receiving and discharging), 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Overseer (assisting) 1 (three meals), . 1 at 840.00 yr.
Overseer 1 (charge chair-caning shop) (three
meals a day), . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yi'.
Overseer (assisting) 1 (three meals), . 1 at 540.00 yr.
Overseer (charge tailoring shop), . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
Overseer (charge care of buildings) (non-
resident, receives three meals a day only), 1 at 720.00 yr.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
1 Reports to master as to inmates working in his department.
3 All farm supervisors have charge of inmates at work.
1 Under special appropriations.
‘ Also receives orders from superintendent.
*1 Has charge of one officers’ kitchen.
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Overseers (relief and special duties) 1 (three
meals), . . . . . . 2 at $540.00 yr.
Overseer (relief and special duties) 1 (three
meals), . . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Overseer (charge outside gangs) 1 (three
meals), . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Watchmen (night), . . . . . 2 at 600.00 yr.
Watchman 1 (night) (three meals a day), . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Watchman (night), . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Kitchen supervisor 1 (three meals a day), . 1 at 660.00 yr.
Assistant 1 (three meals a day), . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Kitchen supervisor 1 (inmates’ kitchen)
(three meals a day), . . . . 1 at 660.00 yr.
Kitchen supervisor (employees’ kitchen), . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Bakery supervisor (three meals), . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
'Gateman 1 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Laundryman, . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Guard room assistant, 2 . . . . 1 at 240.00 yr.
Guard room assistant, . . . . 1 at 180.00 yr.
Head matron, women’s prison, . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Matron (charge kitchen and dining room), 1 at 420.00 yr.
Receiving matron 1 (three meals a day), . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Laundry matron, . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Sewing room matron 1 (three meals a day), 1 at 360.00 yr.
Relief matron 1 (three meals a day), . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Relief matron, . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Relief matron (temporary), . . . 1 at 1.00 day
Night matron, . . . . . 1 at 240.00 yr.
Domestic, . ' . . . . . 1 at 240.00 yr.
Supervisor (in charge almshouse), . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Matron (in charge almshouse), . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Nurses, . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
“ , . . . . . . 2 at 300.00 yr.
Cook, . . . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Carpenter 1 (charge shop) (three meals a
day), . . . . . . . 1 at 3.50 day
Painter 1 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 540.00 yr.
Wheelwright, . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Blacksmith1 (three meals a day), . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Instructor 1 (chair making) (three meals a -
day), . . . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
Assistant, . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Instructor (charge weave shop), . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Assistant, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
VII. Medical director, . . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
A. Domestic (in director’s house), . . 1 at 240.00 yr,
B. Assistant physician (in prison hospital), . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Nurse, . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed. 2 Does some work for main office.
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Nurse, . . . . . . 1 at $240.00 yr.
Assistant physician (charge patients at
almshouse), . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
C. Senior assistant physician 1 (asylum divi-
sion, ward duty), . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Assistant physician (assisting), . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
D. Assistant physician (laboratory work), . 1 at 800.00 yr.
E. Assistant physician (charge attendants), . .1 at 1,200.00 yr.
1. Supervisor 2 (charge attendants’ rooms
and office), . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
2. Supervisor (charge ward service), . _1 at 720.00 yr.
Assistant supervisor 3 (three meals a
day), . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Attendant 3 (three meals a day), 1 at 600.00 yr.
Attendant, . . . 1 at 540.00 yr.
Attendants (three nonresident,
receive three meals a day), . 18 at 480.00 yr.
Attendants, . . . . 5 at 450.00 yr.
Attendants (one nonresident, re-
ceives three meals a day), . 20 at 420.00 yr.
Attendants (one nonresident, re-
ceives three meals a day), . 23 at 360.00 yr.
Attendants, . . . . 5 at 300.00 yr.
Seamstress, . . . . 1 at 240.00 yr.
3. Night supervisor, . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
4. Instructor in hydrotherapy, . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
5. Stenographer (for all physicians), . 1 at 360.00 yr.
‘v'ASSACHUSETTS TRAINING SCHOOLS.
A. TRUsTEEs AND SECRETARY.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The trustees of the Massachusetts Training Schools are in
charge of the three State industrial schools, namely, the Lyman
School for Boys, the Industrial School for Boys, the Industrial
School for Girls, and also of the Parole Department for Boys and
the Parole Department for Girls, maintained for service in con-
nection with these schools, but separate from them. The Board
was created by chapter 566, Acts of 1911, and organized July
10, 1911. It replaced two previously existing boards, one of
which controlled the Lyman and Girls’ Industrial Schools, and
the other the Boys’ Industrial School at Shirley.
(b) The office of this Board is at 274 Boylston Street, Boston.
(0) Excluding the ofﬁcials and employees at the three schools,’

1 In charge when director is absent.
2 Reports also to medical director.
3 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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and in the two. parole departments, the Board had, on July 1,
1914, 11 ofﬁcials and employees. .
(d) The appropriation for the expenses of the Board for 1914,
including the expenses of the two parole departments and of
boarding out children on parole, was 361,020.
2. General Su'perrision.
The work of the trustees is under the general supervision of
the State Board of Charity as described on page 314 of this re-
port.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of all the work of the training schools
and their parole departments are in the hands of this Board,
which consists of nine members, appointed for terms of ﬁve
years. The terms of two members of the Board expire each year
except in 1916 and every ﬁfth year thereafter, when only one
member ceases to hold ofﬁce. The present composition of the
Board, with the dates of expiration of the terms of the members,
is as follows: —
Carl Dreyfus, Chairman, Boston, July, 1915.
James W. McDonald, Marlborough, July, 1916.
Charles M. Davenport, Boston, July, 1915.
John F. Scully, 1 Arlington, July, 1914.
Matthew Luce, Cohasset, July, 1918.
Mary Josephine Bleakie, Brookline, July, 1918.
Lewis M. Palmer, M.D., South Framingham, July, 1917.
James J. Sheehan, Peabody, July, 1917 .
Amy Ethel Taylor, Lexington, July, 1919.
The members serve without compensation. The Board has a
chairman, a vice chairman and the following standing com—
mittees: Executive; maintenance and equipment; parole, Lyman
School for Boys; parole, Industrial School for Boys; parole, Industrial
School for Girls. '
The powers of the Board are not particularly deﬁned in the
statute by which the Board was created. It provides that: ——
The said trustees shall have the same rights and powers, be charged with
the same duties, and be subject to the same responsibilities in regard to the
said juvenile reformatory institutions and to the oﬁicers and ~inmates thereof
as by law are given to or imposed upon the boards of trustees of the Lyman
School for Boys, the Industrial School for Girls at Lancaster and the Industrial
School for Boys at Shirley, and shall in all respects succeed to the trusts,
rights, powers and duties which by existing laws are vested in or imposed
upon the said several boards of trustees abolished by this act. 2

1 No successor appointed Sept. 1, 1914. '1 Acts of 1911, chapter 566, section 3.
' 336
The powers of the previously existing boards are most fully
deﬁned in chapter 86 of the Revised Laws, parts of sections 1 and
2 and sections 3 to 5, inclusive, as follows: ——
SECTION 1. . . . The board shall be a corporation for the purpose of taking,
holding and investing, in trust for the commonwealth, any grant, devise, gift
or bequest made for the use of any institution of which they are trustees; and
they shall succeed to the trusts and powers formerly held or acquired by the
boards of trustees and treasurers of the state reform and the state industrial
schools, and shall retain all the trusts, rights, powers and duties of the trustees
of the state primary and reform schools. 1 -
SECTION 2. The trustees shall annually elect a superintendent and a
physician of each of said schools, and shall, subject to the approval of the
governor and council, ﬁx their compensation. . . .
SECTION 3. The trustees shall have the control of the land and buildings
of the Lyman and industrial schools, shall take charge of the general interests
of each institution, see that its affairs are conducted according to law and
according to such by—laws as they may from time to time adopt, and that
strict discipline is maintained therein; provide employment for the inmates,
and bind out, discharge, or remand them, as hereinafter provided; exercise
a vigilant supervision over the institution, its of‘ﬁcers and inmates, and pre-
scribe the duties of the ofﬁcers. The by—laws may be amended by the assent
of ﬁve trustees at a legal meeting; but no amendment shall be valid until
approved by the governor and council.
SECTIoN 4. The trustees shall cause the girls and boys under their charge
to be instructed in piety and morality, and‘in such branches of useful knowl-
edge as are adapted to their age and capacity; and in some regular course
of labor, either mechanical, manufacturing, agricultural or horticultural,
for the boys; or mechanical, manufacturing or horticultural, and especially
in domestic and household labor and duties, for the girls; or a combination
of these, as may be best suited to their age, strength, disposition and capacity;
and in such other arts, trades and employments as may seem to the trustees
best adapted to secure their reformation, amendment and future beneﬁt.
SECTIoN 5. One or more of the trustees shall visit each school at least
once in every two weeks. At such time the girls and boys shall be examined
in the school rooms and workshops and the registers shall be inspected. A
record shall be kept of these visits in the books of the superintendents. Once
in every three months, each school in all its departments shall be thoroughly
examined by a majority of the trustees, and a report thereof made to the
board. On or before the ﬁfteenth day of October 2 in each year, an abstract
of these quarterly reports shall be prepared, which, with a full report by the
superintendents, a list of the salaried officers and their salaries, and a copy
of the inventory required by the provisions of section seven of chapter eighty—
four, shall be laid before the governor and council for the information of the
general court.

1 Chapter 407, Acts of 1906, authorizes the Treasurer and Receiver-General to receive and
invest the trust funds of the Lyman and Industrial Schools.
2 Date since changed so that report is made as of thirtieth day of November (Acts of 1905, chap-
ter 211, section 1).
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4. Management.
The ofﬁce of the Board is under the immediate charge of an
executive secretary, who is appointed from the civil service list
by the trustees. The present executive secretary is Mr. F.
Leslie Hayford, whose salary is $2,500 a year. The secretary has
no authority, except as delegated by the Board, to direct. the
work of the schools or parole departments. His ordinary duties
are: ——
1. To keep a record of all the Board’s transactions.
2. To prepare or have prepared all documents, statements and
notices, as directed by the Board.
3. To notify the members of the Board of all meetings.
4. To prepare under the Board’s direction all annual and
special reports and pertinent statistics.
5. To study and report to the Board on methods of juvenile
reform, prevention of juvenile delinquency and related matters
in this and foreign countries.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
There are only two immediate employees of the Board,
namely, secretary and stenographer. The officials and employees
of the training schools and the parole departments will be dealt
with separately in the descriptions of those departments. The
organization of the Board’s office and the salaries paid on Aug.
1, 1913, were as follows: —
Trustees of Massachusetts Training Schools (nine mem-
bers unpaid): —
Executive secretary, . . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.
Stenographer and clerk, . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
B. LYMAN SCHOOL FOR BoYs.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The Lyman School for Boys is maintained for the purpose
of educating and training delinquent boys under ﬁfteen years of
age, committed for their minority by the courts, in such regular
course of study and labor as seems best adapted to secure their
reformation and aid them to become useful citizens. Authorized
by chapter 165, Acts of 1847, it was ﬁrst opened Nov. 1, 1848.
(b) Located in the town of Westborough.
(0) Land area, Nov. 30, 1913, was 386 acres.
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(d) Total valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock,
Nov. 30, 1913, was $479,996.31. _
(e) Average number of inmates during 1913 was 408. Capac-
ity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 383.
(f) Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 84.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $122,000.
2. Management. ‘
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent appointed by the trustees of the
Massachusetts Training Schools for a term of one year. He is
responsible to the trustees and may be removed by them. The
present superintendent is Elmer L. Coffeen, salary, $2,700 per
annum and maintenance. He is in full charge, subject to the
approval of the trustees. , He appoints the officers and employees,
with the exception of the school physician, who is appointed by
the trustees, and also acts as treasurer for the school, receiving
and disbursing the money appropriated for its use by the General
Court.
3. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation. '
The officials and employees of the school are organized into
thirteen main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent. Following is a list of employees
reporting to the superintendent, showing the head of each
department and the number employed therein on Aug. 1, 1913: —-
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. Assistant superintendent, farmer, detail officers, mason and
painter, . . . 6
II. Accountant and amanuenses, 3
III. Purchasing agent, . . . 1
IV. Principal instructor, teachers, etc., 15
V. Instructor in carpentry and carpenter, 2
VI. Instructor in printing, 1
VII. Physician and nurses, 3
VIII. Dentist, . . . . . . . 1
IX. Supervising matron, matrons at cottages, etc., 19
X. Seamstress, . . . . . . ' . . . 1
XI. Chief engineer, assistant engineers, plumber and steam ﬁtter, 6
XII. Masters at cottages, assistant and supply masters, '20
XIII. Supply watchmen, . . . . . 2
Total number of officials and employees, . 81
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The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
NOTE. — All ofﬁcials and employees receive board and lodging, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent and treasurer, . . . . . 1 at 32,700.00 yr.
1. Assistant superintendent, . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Farmer, . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
Detail ofﬁcers1 (on Aug. 1, 1913, one was
temporarily ﬁlling position of assistant
master), . . . . . . 2 at 400.00 yr.
Supply detail officer (temporarily ﬁlling posi-
tion'of detail ofﬁcer), . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.‘
Mason and painter 1 (one meal a day), . 1 at 800.00 yr.
II. Ofﬁce employees: — "
Accountant, . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Amanuensis, . . . . . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
III. Purchasing agent, . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
IV. Principal and band instructor 1 (one meal aday), 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Instructor of manual training 1 (one meal a
day), . . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Sloyd teacher, . . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
Drawing teacher, . . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
Music teacher, . . . . . . 1 at 550.00 yr.
Physical director, . . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
Grade teachers 1 (one meal a day), . . 2 at 600.00 yr.
Grade teachers, . . . . . . 6 at 500.00 yr.
V. Instructor in carpentry, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
, Carpenter 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 2.80 day
_ VI. Instructor in printing, . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
VII. Physician 1 (one to three hours each day), . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Nurse, . . . . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
Assistant nurse, . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
VIII. Dentist, 1 . . . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
IX. Supervising matron, . . 1 at 450.00 yr.
Assistant matron (on vacation Aug. 1, 1913), 1 at 276.00 yr.
Supply matron (ﬁlling place of assistant
matron on Aug. 1, 1913), . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Matron, general kitchen 1 (one meal a day), . 1 at 500.00 yr.
Housekeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
Matrons at cottages, . . . . . 12 at 300.00 yr.
Supply matron at cottage, . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
“ “ “ “ . . . . 1 at 250.00 yr.
X. Seamstress, . . . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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XI. Chief engineer 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at $1,200.00 yr.
Assistant engineers 1 (one meal a day), . . 2 at 720.00 yr.
Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at 620.00 yr.
Assistant engineer 1 (temporary) (one meal a
day), . . . . . . . 1 at 2.32 day
Plumber and steam ﬁtter 1 (one meal a day), 1 at 3.00 day
XII. Masters at cottages: ——
Masters, . . . . . . . 1 at 746.04 yr.
“ . . . . . ' . . 3 at 646.04 yr.
Master, . . . . . . 1 at 596.04 yr.
Assistant master 1’ 2 (one meal a day), . 1 at 550.00 yr.
Assistant master 1 (one meal a day), . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
Assistant master, . . . . . 1 at 450.00 yr.
Masters, . . . . . . . 5 at 546.04 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
Master (has charge of cooking in general
kitchen), . . . . . . 1 at 446.04 yr.
Master at Berlin cottage, . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Matron, . . . . . . 1 at 350.00 yr.
Teacher, . . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
Supply master, . . . . . . 1 at 350.00 yr.
“ “ . . - . . . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
XIII. Supply watchmen 1' 3 (one meal a day), . . 2 at 500.00 yr.
C. INDUSTRIAL SCHooL FOR BoYs.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The Industrial School for Boys is maintained for the pur-
pose of educating and training wayward boys ﬁfteen to eighteen
years of age, at the time of commitment by the courts or at the
time of transfer, to become self-sustaining and responsible mem-
bers of the community. The school was authorized by chapter
639, Acts of 1908, and ﬁrst opened in July, 1909.
(b) Located in the town of Shirley.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 890 acres.
(d) Total valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock,
Nov. 30, 1913, was $228,435.67.
(e) Average number of inmates during 1913 was 182. Capac-
ity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 180.
(f) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 51.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $82,258.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
2 At Berlin farm on Aug. 1, 1913.
2 Position of watchman vacant on Aug. 1, 1913.
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2. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent elected by the trustees of the Massa-
chusetts Training Schools for a term of one year. He is re-
sponsible to the trustees and may be removed by them. The
present superintendent is George P. Campbell, salary, $2,700 a
year and maintenance. Hé has entire charge of the school,
under the direction of the trustees of training schools, appoints,
with the approval of the trustees, all employees except the
school physician, and acts as treasurer for the institution.
3. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of the school are organized into
thirteen main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent. Following is a list of all em-
ployees reporting to the superintendent, showing the head of
each department and the number employed therein on Aug. 1,.
1913: —
0
Superintendent, . 1
I. Clerk, ' . . 1
II. School physician, 1
III. Nurse, . . . . . . 1
IV. Instructor in painting and band master, 1
V. Instructor in blacksmithing, . . 1
VI. Matron, charge administration building, 1
VII. Chef, . . . . . . 1
VIII. Chief engineer, ﬁremen, . . . 3
IX. Supervising matron, matrons at cottages, etc., 11
X. Supervising cottage master, cottage masters, etc., 12
XI. Head farmer’ s department, . . . . 10
XII. Supervisor of construction, carpenters, masons, etc., 16
XIII. Woodworker, 1
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 61
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
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stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . . .
I. Clerk, . . . . . . .
II. School physician (one and one-half hours per
day),
III. Nurse, . . . . . .
IV. Instructor in painting and band master, .
V. Instructor in blacksmithing 1 (one, meal a day),
VI. Matron, charge administration building, .
VII. Chef, . . . .
VIII. Fireman,
Fireman, . . .
Fireman (temporary),
IX. Supervising matron,
Matrons at cottages, .
Laundress, . .
Seamstress (temporary),
Relief matrons (one temporary), .
X. Supervising cottage master, .
Master and instructor in plumbing,
Master and instructor in'dairying,
Cottage masters, . .
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XII. Supervisor of construction, 2
Carpenter 1' 2 (one meal a day),
Carpenter, 2 . .
Carpenters 2 (temporary),
Carpenter 2 (temporary),
Carpenter 2 (temporary),
Mason, 2 . . .
Masons 2'3 (temporary),
'NoTE. —— All officials and employees receive board and lodging, except where
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1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
2 Working under special appropriation.
3 One receives board, others receive no board.
Masons 1 (temporary), . . . . 3 at $0.60 hr.
Mason 1,2 (temporary), . . . . 1 at .60 hr.
Detail officer, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
XIII. Instructor in woodworking, 1 . . . . 1 at 75.00 mo.
D. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The Industrial School for Girls is maintained for the pur-
pose of educating and training, during minority, delinquent and .
wayward girls committed to the school by the courts or by trans-
fer from the custody of the State Board of Charity. The school
was authorized by chapter 52, Resolves of 1854, and chapter
442, Acts of 1855, and ﬁrst opened in August, 1856.
(6) Located in the town of Lancaster, with a colony at Bolton,
a mile and a half from the main institution.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 309 acres. _
(d) Total valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock,
Nov. 30, 1913, was $363,043.71.
(e) Average number of inmates during 1913 was 308. Capac-
ity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 312.
(f) Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 67.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $101,328.
2. lllanagement.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent elected by the trustees of the Massa-
chusetts Training Schools for a term of one year. She is re-
sponsible to the trustees and may be removed by them. The
‘present superintendent is Mrs. Amy F. Everall, whose salary is
$2,000 per annum, with maintenance.
The superintendent of the institution, with the subordinate
oﬁicers, has the general charge and custody of’ the inmates. She
has charge of all property of the institution, and receives and dis-
burses all the money appropriated by-the General Court for the
use of the school. All employees of the school are appointed by
the superintendent with the exception of the school physician,
who is appointed by the trustees.

' 1 Working under special appropriation.
2 Charged for board at $4 per week.
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3. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of the school are organized into
eleven main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent. Following is a list of all em-
ployees reporting to the superintendent, showing the head of
each department and the number employed therein on Aug. 1,
1913: —-
Superintendent, 1
Assistant superintendent, 1
1. Ofﬁce employees, . . . . 3
II. Storekeeper and general utility man, . 1
III. Physician and nurses, 3
IV. Dentist, . 1
V. Oculist, . . _ . . . . . . . . 1
VI. School principal and teachers, . . . . . . 20
VII. Supervisor of houses and matrons, . . . . . 15
VIII. Housekeepers, . . . . . . . . 17
IX. Laundry matron, . . . . . . . . 1
X. Head carpenter and carpenter, . . . . . . 2
XI. Head farmer, farm laborers, gardener, etc., . . . . 16
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . . 82
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
NoTE. -— All officials and employees receive board and lodging, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . 1 at $1,800.00 yr.
Assistant superintendent, . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
I. Ofﬁce employees: ——
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 540.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Stenographer 1 (temporary), . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
II. Storekeeper and general utility man, . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
III. Physician, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Nurse, . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
IV. Dentist, 1 . . . . . . . 1 at 750.00 yr.
V. Oculist 1 (two meals a month), . . . 1 at 20.83 2
VI. Principal of school work (on vacation), . . 1 at 600.00 yr.

Teacher (Bolton), . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
2 Visit; makes 2 visits per month.
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Teachers, . . . . . . . 2 at $460.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Teachers (on vacation), . . . . 3 at 360.00 yr.
Teacher (temporary), . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Teachers (on vacation), . . . . 2 at 330.00 yr.
Teachers (temporary), . . . . 9 at 300.00 yr.
VII. Supervisor of houses and matron, . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Matron, . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Matron (Bolton cottage), . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Matrons, . . . . . . . 7 at 500.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Matrons (temporary), . . . . 4 at 400.00 yr.
VIII. Housekeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 450.00 yr.
Housekeeper (Bolton cottage), . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Housekeepers, . - . . 10 at 420.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Housekeepers (temporary), . . . . 1 at 460.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 2 at 360.00 yr.
IX. Laundry matron (Bolton cottage), . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
X. Head carpenter, . . . . . . 1 at 660.00 yr.
Carpenter, . . . . . . 1 at 540.00 yr.
XI. Head farmer, . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Dairyman, . . . . . . 1 at 432.00 yr. 1
Farm laborers, . . . . . . 1 at 408.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . . 2 at 420.00 yr.
Farm laborer (one temporary), . . . 6 at 360.00 yr.
Teamster, . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Driver, . . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Gardener, . . . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
Farmer (Bolton cottage), . . . . 1 at 650.00 yr.
Farm laborer (Bolton cottage), . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
E. BoYs’ PAROLE DEPARTMENT.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The work of the Boys’ Parole Department is to take charge ‘
of boys who are paroled from the Lyman School for Boys and
the Industrial School for Boys, placing them in families to work,
keeping oversight over those who return to their homes, super-
vising the expenditures of the boys’ earnings and acting as
trustee of their ‘earnings. Authorized by section 3, chapter
428, Acts of 1895, it began work July 1, 1895.
(b) The ofﬁce of the department is located at the Lyman
School for Boys, Westborough, Mass.
(0) During the year 1913 the department had a total of 1,754
boys under its charge at different times. The number on the
books of the department Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,490.
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(cl) On July 1, 1914, there were 8 officials and employees in
this department.
(e) No separate appropriation was made for the expenses of
this department for 1914, the amount required being included in
the appropriation for the trustees of the Massachusetts Training
Schools.
2. Management.
The department is managed by a superintendent appointed by
the trustees of the Massachusetts Training Schools for a term of
one year, and responsible to them. The present superintendent
is Walter A. Wheeler, salary, $2,000 a year. Subject to the ap-
proval of the trustees (and the ‘State Board of Charity as to plac-
ing), he is in charge of all work of placing and visiting, together
with the supervision of the parole of boys from the Industrial
School for Boys at Shirley and the Lyman School for Boys at
Westborough. He appoints the visitors and other employees,
subject to the civil service rules, and acts as treasurer, receiving
and disbursing the money appropriated to the use of the depart-
ment by the Commonwealth.
3. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
Following is an outline showing the organization of this
department on Aug. 1, 1913. Each visitor has charge of paroled
boys in a certain district, and reports directly to the superin-
tendent. The superintendent in addition to his work as such
also covers a district.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . 1 at $2,000.00 yr.
Visitors, . . . . . . . . 4 at 1,400.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 2 at 1,200.00 yr.
Secretary, . . . . . . . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
F. GrRLs’ PARoLE DEPARTMENT.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The work of the Girls’ Parole Department is to take charge
of girls who are paroled from the Industrial School for Girls at
Lancaster, placing them in families to work, keeping oversight
over those who return to their homes, supervising the expendi-
tures of the girls’ earnings and acting as trustee of their savings.
The girls pass out of the custody of this department on reaching
the age of twenty-one. The department was established under
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the provisions of section 3, chapter 428, Acts of 1895, and began
work in October, 1900.
(b) The ofﬁce of the department is located at 274 Boylston
Street, Boston.
(0) During the year 1913 the department had at various times
a total of 471 girls under its charge. The number on the books
of the department on Nov. 30, 1913, was 307.
(d) On July 1, 1914, there were 14 ofﬁcials and employees in
this department.
(e) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was included in that
allowed the trustees of the Massachusetts Training Schools.
2. Management. ,
The department is managed by a superintendent appointed
by the trustees of the Massachusetts Training Schools for a
term of one year, and responsible to them. The present superin-
tendent is Edith N. Burleigh, salary, 31,800 per annum. She is
in full charge, subject to the approval of the trustees (and the
State Board of Charity as to placing), of all placing, visiting and
supervision of the parole of girls from the Industrial School for
Girls, and of the appointing of ofﬁcers and employees for the
department. She also acts as treasurer of the department, re-
ceiving and disbursing the money appropriated to the use of the
department by the Commonwealth. ‘
3. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
Following is an outline showing the organization of this de-
partment on Aug. 1, 1913. ()ne temporary stenographer and
two temporary visitors, who were taking the places of regular
employees out on vacation, are included.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . 1 at $1,500.00 yr.
Oﬂiee employees: —
' Bookkeeper and clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . . . 2 at 600.00 yr.
Stenographer (temporary); . . . . , . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Visitors, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 2 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 3 at 800.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 2 at 700.00 yr.
Visitor (temporary), . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
“ “ 1 at 600.00 yr.
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HOSPITALS FOR CONSUMPTIVES.
A. TRUsTEEs AND SECRETARY.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board of Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives was
established by chapter 474 of the Acts of 1907, and by chapter
491 of the Acts of 1910 was given its present title, also being
authorized to employ clerical assistance and to incur such neces-
sary traveling and other expenses as may be approved by the
Governor and Council.
(b) The Office of the Board is at 3 Joy Street, Boston.
(0) Excluding those {at institutions, the Board had on July 1,
1914, 13 officials and employees.
(cl) The appropriation for the work of the Board, exclusive of
the sanatoria, during 1914 was $11,550.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The trustees control and direct the four State sanatoria for
tuberculous persons, and have certain other duties in connection
with the work of the Commonwealth in the treatment of tuber-
culosis.
The Board was originally created to construct the three
sanatoria other than that at Rutland, but their duties are now
mainly administrative. The act creating the Board gives it the
same powers and requires it to perform the same duties, in the
management and control of the sanatoria, as are vested in and
required of the trustees of State hospitals. (For a detailed
account of these, see page 364.) The Board is authorized to ‘
“appoint the physicians, assistants and employees necessary for
the proper administration of the affairs of said sanatoriums, and
may incur all expenses necessary for the maintenance of the
same. They may also establish out-patient departments, and
may disseminate information as to the best methods of com-
bating the disease.” (Acts Of 1907, chapter 474, section 9.)
Further duties in relation to the sanatoria are deﬁned in section
11 of the same act as follows: —
SECTION 11. There shall be a thorough visitation of said sanatoriums
by two of the trustees thereof monthly, and by a majority of them quarterly,
and by the whole board semi-annually, and at, or immediately after, each
visitation a written report of the state of the institution shall be drawn up,
which shall be presented at the annual meeting to be held between the ﬁrst
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day of October and the ﬁrst day of November. At the annual meeting the
trustees shall make a detailed report in the manner required of the trustees
of the state insane hospitals, and shall audit the report of the treasurer, which
shall be presented at said annual meeting, and shall transmit it with their
annual report to the governor and council.
The act creating the Board provides (section 10) that the
charges for the support of each inmate at a State sanatorium
shall be $4 a week payable quarterly. Patients or their kin-
dred are liable for these charges if able to pay; otherwise, if
they have a settlement within the Commonwealth the place of
their settlement is liable, unless security to the satisfaction of
the trustees is given for their support. Those having no set-
tlement and unable to pay the charges are maintained at State
expense, but the amount may afterward be recovered from any
kindred under legal obligation to support such patients, or
from the place of their settlement if it is ascertained.
In addition to its duties in relation to the State hospitals for
consumptives, the Board has imposed upon it certain other duties
in connection with tuberculosis hospitals established by cities
and towns. The statute deﬁning these duties reads as follows: —
CHAPTER 597, ACTs OF 1911 (As AMENDED BY CHAPTER 637, ACTS OF 1912).
SECTION 1. Every city or town which places its patients suffering from
tuberculosis in a municipal or incorporated tuberculosis hospital in this com-
monwealth, or in a building or ward set apart for patients suffering from tuber-
culosis by a municipal or incorporated hospital in this commonwealth, shall
be entitled to receive from the commonwealth a subsidy of ﬁve dollars a week
for each patient who is unable to pay for his support, or whose kindred bound
by law to maintain him are unable to pay for the same; but a city or town
shall not become entitled to this subsidy unless, upon examination authorized
by the trustees of hospitals for consumptives, the sputum of such patients
be found to contain bacilli of tuberculosis, nor unless the hospital building or
ward be approved by said trustees, who shall not give such approval unless
they have by authority of law, or by permission of the hospital, full authority
to inspect the same at all times. Said trustees may at any time withdraw
their approval.
SECTION 2. Said trustees of hospitals for consumptives shall certify in the
case of each hospital, building or ward, approved by them as provided in the
preceding section the number of patients for whom the city or town is entitled
to the subsidy, and upon such certiﬁcation the subsidy shall be paid from the
treasury of the commonwealth in the same manner in which other claims
against the commonwealth are paid.
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3. General Supervision.
General supervision over the work of this Board is exercised
by the State Board of Charity, as described on page 314 of this
report. The State Board is required, when directed by the
Governor, to assume and exercise the powers of the trustees.
4. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the four sanatoria, and of the score-
tary’s ofﬁce, are vested in the Board, which consists of seven
members appointed by the Governor, subject to conﬁrmation
by the Council, for terms of ﬁve years. In the years 1912 and
1913 and every ﬁfth year thereafter, two members are to be
appointed, in other years, one member. The present membership
of the Board, with the dates when the terms of the several members
expire, is as follows: —
Walter C. Bailey, M.D., Chairman, Boston, June, 1917.
Arthur Drinkwater, Cambridge, June, 1914.1
George A. Dunn, Gardner, June, 1916.
Mrs. Sylvia B. Knowlton, West Newton, June, 1915.
Daniel L. Prendergast, Brookline, June, 1916.
Albert C. Getchell, M.D., Worcester, June, 1913. 1
Simon Swig, Taunton, June, 1917.
The members serve without compensation.
During 1913 the standing committees appointed were those
required by law to visit the various hospitals. Certain tempo-
rary committees were also appointed.
The trustees are responsible to the Governor and Council, the
law (chapter 474, Acts of 1907) providing that “ The governor
may, with the advice and consent of the council, remove any
member of said board, and may appoint any person to ﬁll for
the unexpired term any vacancy occurring by resignation or
removal, or for any other cause.”
5. Management.
The executive work of the Board is performed by a secretary,
appointed by the Board to hold office during its pleasure. The
present secretary is John B. Hawes, 2d, M.D., whose salary is
$2,500 a year. His principal duties are as follows: —

1 No successors had been appointed on Sept. 1, 1914.
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1. To act on all applications of persons seeking admission to
the State sanatoria, and to advise and assist such persons to re-
ceive proper treatment in the many instances where they are
unable to gain immediate admission to the State institutions.
2. To supervise and direct the work of the agent of the Board
who investigates the city and town institutions which seek the
State subsidy for the care of tubercular persons.
3. To personally visit the State‘ sanatoria and also those city
and town institutions which receive or seek the State subsidy.
These visits are not made at any speciﬁed time nor periodically,
and are practically limited to investigating requests for State
subsidy at such times as these requests are received, and to in-
vestigating complaints or criticisms.
4. To furnish information to physicians and others concerning
the care of persons suffering from tuberculosis and concerning
the maintenance of institutions for such persons.
5. To act as the representative of the Board at conferences
and meetings of societies, associations, etc., relative to tuber-
culosis.
6. To supervise the ofﬁce force and the agents employed by
the Board for special duties.
6. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The employees of the Board other than those at the sanatoria
are ﬁve in number, including the Board’s secretary. Their
titles and rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in
the following statement: ——
Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives (seven persons
unpaid): —
Secretary of the Board, . . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.
I. Stenographer and chief clerk, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
II. Visitor (investigating claims for State subsidy for
tuberculous persons under chapter 597, Acts of
1911, and chapter 637, Acts of 1912), . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
III. Social worker (directing after-care of discharged
patients), . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
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B. RUTLAND STATE SANATORIUM.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The Rutland State Sanatorium is maintained for the care
and treatment of persons suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.
It was authorized by chapter 503, Acts of 1895, and opened in
October, 1898. When established it had a separate Board of
Trustees; but upon the creation of the trustees of Hospitals for
Consumptives in 1907, provision was made for the appointment
of certain of the Rutland trustees to the general Board, and when
the other three sanatoria were completed the separate Board of
Trustees for the Rutland institution was abolished, control and
direction being given to the trustees of Hospitals for Consump-
tives.
(b) Located in the town of Rutland.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 365 acres.
(d) The total valuation of land, buildings, equipment and
stock, Nov. 30, 1913, was $566,710.03. -
(e) The average number of patients during 1913 was 348.
The normal capacity of the institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 354.
Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 247.
(g) The appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $195,316.
2. Management.
The institution is managed by a superintendent elected for an
indeﬁnite term by the trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives.
He is the executive officer and treasurer of the sanatorium, is
responsible to the trustees and may be removed by them. The
present superintendent is Elliott Washburn, M.D., whose salary
is $2,500 a year with maintenance. '
With exception of the housekeeper, the principal officials of
the institution are appointed by the trustees, sometimes on the
superintendent’s nomination. The housekeeper is appointed by
the superintendent. Subordinate employees are appointed by
the superintendent or by the heads of departments.
3. Organization,‘ Classes of oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of the institution are organized
into nine main groups or divisions, the head of each of these
being directly responsible to the superintendent. Following is a
list of employees reporting to the superintendent, showing the
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head of each group or division and the number of persons em-
ployed therein on Aug. 1, 1913: ——
Superintendent and treasurer, . . . . . . . . 1
I. Medical service, . . . . . . . . 7
II. Clerk and stenographer, record office, . . . . 2
III. Steward’s department, . . . . . . . 60
IV. Superintendent of nurses’ department, . . . . 81
V. Housekeeper’s department, . . . . . . 28
VI. Chief engineer’s department, . . . . . . 10
VII. Head carpenter and assistant, . . . . . . 2
VIII. Painter, . . . . . . . . . . 1
IX. Head farmer, farm laborers, etc., . . . . . 20
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . . 212
The classes of officials and employees in each group or divi-
sion, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913,
are shown in the following statement: ——
NOTE. — All officials and employees receive board and lodging unless other-
- wise stated.
Superintendent and treasurer, . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.
I. Medical service: —
A. Assistant superintendent and physician, 1. 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
B. Physician, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
C. Physician, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
D. Bacteriologist, . . . . . 1 at 11.50 wk.
Helper, . . . -. . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
E. Pharmacist, . . . . . 1 at 4.00 wk.
F. Interne (supply during vacation), . . 1 at 4.60 wk.
11. Reco d ofﬁce: —-
Clerk, . . . - . . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Stenographer2 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 10.35 wk.
III. Steward, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Bookkeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Clerk and stenographe . . . . 1 at 5.7 5 wk.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 3.45 wk.
Storekeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Helper, . . . . . . . 1 at 5.25 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 4.50 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 4.00 wk.
Butcher2 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Chef 2 (two meals a day), . . . '. 1 at 19.60 wk.
Second cook2 (two meals a day), . . 1 at 11.50 wk.
Third cook, . . . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
Fireman, . . . . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.

1 Each physician has charge of the medical care of 117 patients.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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Helper, . .
Dishwasher, . . .
Baker1 (two meals a day), .
Assistant baker,
Helper, . . .
Supervisor, large dining room,
Dishwasher,
Serving room girl,
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Waiters,
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Waiters,
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Helper, . . . . .
Supervisor, employees’ dormitories,
Supervisor, grounds and shop, .
General worker 1 (two meals a day), .
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Helper, . . .
Attendant at pavilion,
Night watchman, . . .
IV. Superintendent of nurses and dietitian,
Head nurses,
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8.05 wk.
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1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed .
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(male), . . . . .
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day), . .
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G. House girl, superintendent of nurses’
rooms, .
V. Housekeeper, . . . .
Supervisor, employees’ wards and dormitories,
General worker, employees’ wards and dormi-
tories, . . . . . .
General worker, employees’ wards and dormi-
tories, . . . . . . .
General worker, employees’ wards and dormi-
tories, . . . . . . .
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tories, . . . . . . .
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1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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Engineers 1 (two meals a day), . . . 2 at $13.85 wk.
Engineer, . . . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Fireman1 (two meals a day), . . . 1 at 11.50 wk.
Fireman 1 (two meals a day), . . . 1 at 10.35 wk.
Firemen, . . . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 6.90 wk.
VII. ' Head carpenter 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 3.00 day
Carpenter, . . . . . . 1 at 7.00 wk.
VIII. Painter 1 (one meal a day), . . . . 1 at 2.65 day
IX. Head farmer (has use of house), . . . 1 at 17.25 wk.
Expressman 1 (two meals a day), . . . 1 at 2.00 day
Stableman (has use of house), . . . 1 at 2.00 day
Coachman, . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Coachman (use of house and one meal a day), 1 at 4.15 wk.
Farm laborer, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 1.75 day
Farm laborer 1 (two meals a day), . . 1 at 1.75 day
Farm laborer1 (two meals a day), . . 1 at 1.50 day
‘Farm laborers, . . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
“ “ . . . ~ . . . 2 at 6.90 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 2 at 6.45 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 6 at 5.7 5 wk.
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C. NORTH READING STATE SANATORIUM.
1.‘ Functions and General Information.
(a) North Reading State Sanatorium is maintained for the
care and treatment of patients suffering with pulmonary tuber-
culosis. It was authorized by chapter 474, Acts of 1907, and
ﬁrst opened in September, 1909.
(b) Located in North Reading; post—Ofﬁce address, North
Wilmington.
(0) Land areaNov. 30, 1913, was 98 acres.
(at) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $156,202.52.
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was 179.
Capacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 174.
(f) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 81.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $95,975.28.
2. Management.
The institution isimanaged by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent appointed by the trustees for an in-
deﬁnite term. He is responsible to the trustees and may be re-
moved by them. The present superintendent is Carl C. Mac-
Corison, M.D., salary, $2,500 per annum and maintenance.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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The physicians are appointed by the trustees; the treasurer by
the superintendent with the approval of the trustees; all other
officials and employees by the superintendent or by the head of a
department with the approval of the superintendent.
3. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The employees of the institution are organized into ten main
groups or divisions, the head of each of which reports directly to
the superintendent. Following is a list of these groups, showing
the head of each department and the number employed therein
on Aug. 1, 1913: —
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. Oﬁice employees, . . . . . . . . 3
II. Assistant superintendent, head nurse, nurses and attendants
(male wards), . . . . . . . . 7
III. Assistant physician, head nurse, nurses and attendants
(female wards), . . _. . . . . . . 10
IV. Superintendent of nurses, night supervisor and attendant, . 3
V. Bacteriologist, . . . . . . ; . 1
VI. Steward’s department, . . . . . . . 8
VII. Matron’s department, . . . . . . . 15
VIII. Chief engineer, assistant engineers, head laundress, etc., . 12
IX. Head carpenter, . . . . . . . . 1
X. Head farmer, stablemen, farm hands, . . . . 11
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 72
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
NOTE. —— All ofﬁcials and employees receive board and lodging, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.
1. Office employees: —
Treasurer and bookkeeper, . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Stenographer 1 (two meals a day), . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
II. Assistant superintendent and physician (charge
of male patients), 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Head nurse, male wards,2 . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Nurses and attendants, . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . 4 at 300.00 yr.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
1 Receives certain directions from superintendent of nurses.
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III. Assistant physician (charge female patients), . 1 at $900.00 yr.
Head nurse, female wards, 1 . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Nurses and attendants, . . . . 3 at 420.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . . 2 at 300.00 yr.
“ “ “ . .. . . 3 at 240.00 yr.
IV. Superintendent of nurses, 2 . . . . 1' at 720.00 yr.
Night supervisor (temporarily ﬁlling position), 1 at 480.00 yr.
Attendant, . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
V. Bacteriologist, . . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
VI. Steward, . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Chef, . . . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
Second cook, . . . . ' . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Pastry cook, . . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Pastry cook’s helper . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Kitchen ﬁreman, . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Kitchenman, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
General worker, . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
VII. Matron, . . . . . . . 1 at 540.00 yr.
Assistant matron . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Dishwasher, . . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Domestic, . . . . . . 1 at 240.00 yr.
Head waitress, . _ . . . . 1 at 240.00 yr.
Waiters, . . . . . . 1 at 240.00 yr.
“ . . . . . 2 at 216.00 yr.
Waitresses, . . . ‘ . . 2 at 300.00 yr.
Waitresses (one temporary), . . 5 at 240.00 yr.
VIII. Chief engineers (two meals a day), . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Assistant engineer 3 (one meal a day), . ._ . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Assistant engineers3 (one meal a day) (one
temporary), . . . . . . 2 at 780.00 yr.
Assistant engineers, . . . . . 2 at 520.00 yr.
General worker, . . . . . 1 at 520.00 yr.
General worker 3 (two meals a day), . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Head laundress, . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Laundryman, . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Laundresses, . . . . . . 2 at 300.00 yr.
IX. Head carpenter 3 (two meals a day), . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
X. Head farmer 3 (two meals a day), . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
Stableman3 (two meals a day), . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Stableman, 3 . . . . . . 1 at 1.75 day
Teamster, . . . . . . 1 at 408.28 yr.
Farm hand, . . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Farm hands3 (one temporary), . . . 6 at 1.7 5 day

1 Receives certain directions from superintendent of nurses.
2 Has charge of hiring and discharging all nurses and attendants subject to superintendent’s
approval; also of their discipline and assignment; receives from physicians reports and com-
plaints relative to the work of nurses and attendants.
3 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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D. LAKEVILLE STATE SANATORIUM.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Lakeville State Sanatorium is maintained for the care and
treatment of patients suffering with pulmonary tuberculosis. It
was authorized by chapter 474, Acts of 1907, and ﬁrst opened in
January, 1910.
(6) Located in the town of Lakeville; post-ofﬁce address,
Middleborough, Mass.
(0) Land area Nov.30, 1913, was 75 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $160,150.80.
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was 195.
Capacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 240. V
(f) Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 76.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $112,970.
2. lllanagement.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent elected by the trustees of Hospitals for
Consumptives for an indeﬁnite term. He is responsible to the
trustees and may be removed by them. The present superin-
tendent is Sumner Coolidge, M.D., salary, $2,500 a year with
maintenance.
Two physicians are appointed by the trustees; and all other
ofﬁcials and employees are appointed by the superintendent with
the approval of the trustees, or by the head of a department with
the approval of the superintendent.
3. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees at this institution are organized
into eight groups or divisions, the head of each group or division
being directly responsible to the superintendent. Following is a
list of employees reporting directly to the superintendent, show-
ing the head of each division and the number of persons em-
ployed therein on Aug. 1, 1913: —
Superintendent and treasurer, . . . . . . . . 1
I. Assistant superintendent and physician, nurses, attendants,
etc. (men’s wards), . . . . . . . 11
II. Physician, nurses, attendants, etc. (women’s wards), . . 9
III. Steward, ofﬁce employees, cooks, etc., . . . . 22
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IV. Matron, assistant matron, domestics, etc., . . . . 13
V. Chief engineer and assistants, 5
VI. Head farmer and farm hands, 6
VII. Carpenter, . . 1
VIII. Painter, . 1
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 69
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: ——
NOTE. — All officials and employees receive board and lodging unless other-
wise stated.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.-
I. Assistant superintendent and physician (in
charge men’s ward), . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Head nurse (men’s ward), . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Nurses, . . . . . . . 2 at 420.00 yr.
Attendants, . . . . . . 2 at 300.00 yr.
Orderlies, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 300.00 yr.
Night nurse, . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Dishwasher, . . . . . . 1 at 216.00 yr.
II. Physician (in charge women’ s ward), . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Head nurse (women’s ward), . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Nurse, . . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Attendant, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Orderly, . . . . . . 1 at 336.00 yr.
Dishwasher, . . . . . . 1 at 216.00 yr.
Head night nurse (has charge in men’s ward
also), . . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Night nurse, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
III. Steward1 (some meals), . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . _ . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Oﬂice assistant, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Meat cutter and general man, 1’ 2 . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Storeroom helper, . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Chef, . . . . . . . 1 at 960.00 yr.
Assistant cook, . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Kitchenman, . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
Baker, . . . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Head laundryman, . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Laundryman, . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Laundress, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr._

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
2 Sometimes works on farm.
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Head porter1 (title “domestic”) (one meal a
day), . . . . . . . 1 at $720.00 yr.
Porters (title “domestics”), . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
“ “ “ . . . 2 at 360.00 yr.
Expressman 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 540.00 yr.
Teamster, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Laborer (temporary), . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
Night watchman, . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
IV. Matron, . . . . . . . 1 at 480.00 yr.
Assistant matron, . ' . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Waiters, . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 5 at 216.00 yr.
Domestics, . . . . . . 2 at 264.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 216.00 yr.
V. Chief engineer, . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
First assistant engineer, . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Engineer, . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
. Engineer, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Engineer, . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
VI. Head farmer, . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Farm hands, . . . . . . 4 at 420.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . . 1 at 360.00 yr.
VII. Carpenter, . . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
VIII. Painter, . . . . . . . 1 at 420.00 yr.
E. WEsTFIELD STATE SANATORIUM.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Westﬁeld State Sanatorium is maintained for the care and
treatment of patients suffering with pulmonary tuberculosis. It
was authorized by chapter 474, Acts of 1907, and ﬁrst opened in
February, 1910.
(b) Located in the town of Westﬁeld.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 178 acres.
(at) Valuation of land, buildings, stock and equipment, Nov.
30, 1913, was $166,439. '
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was 183.
Capacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 183.
(1‘) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 94.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1913 was $128,426.43.
2. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent elected by the trustees of Hospitals
for Consumptives for an indeﬁnite term. He is responsible to

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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the trustees and may be removed by them. The present super-
intendent is Henry D. Chadwick, M.D., salary, $2,500 a year
and maintenance.
The physicians are appointed by the trustees. All other offi-
cials and employees are appointed by the heads of the depart-
ments with the approval of the superintendent or directly by
the superintendent.
3. Organization, Classes of Oﬁ’icials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the sanatorium are organized
into eight main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent. Following is a list of all em-
ployees reporting to the superintendent, showing the head of‘
each department and the number employed therein on Aug. 1,
1913:——
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. Office employees, . . . . . ' . . . 3
II. Assistant superintendent and physician, head nurse, nurses,
etc. (male wards), . . . . . . 7
III. Assistant physician, head nurse, nurses, etc. (female wards), 13
IV. Steward’s department, . . . . . . . 30
V. Chief engineer, assistant engineers, ﬁremen, . . . 5
I VI. Foreman of dairy and stable, and teamsters, etc., . . 9
VII. Gardener, farm hands, laborers, . . . . . 6
VIII. Head carpenter, carpenters, laborers, . . . . . 23
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . . 97
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or divi-
sion, together with the rates of cpmpensation on Aug. 1, 1913,
are shown in the following statement: ——
NoTE.'—— All ofﬁcials and employees receive board and lodging unless other-
wise stated.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.
I. Office employees: —-
Bookkeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 1.16 day
General worker, . . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
II. Assistant superintendent and physician, . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Head nurse (male wards), . . . . 1 at 1.32 day
Nurse, . . . . . . . 1 at 1.16 day
Diet kitchen maid, . . . . . 1 at .66 day
Orderlies, . . . . . . 3 at .66 day
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III. Assistant physician, . .
Head nurse (female wards),
Nurses, .
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Ward maid,
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Diet kitchen maid, .
Orderly, .
Head night nurse,
Night nurse, . . .
Night nurse (male wards),
1V. Steward,
Housekeeper,
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Second cook,
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Baker’s assistant,
Laundryman,
Laundryman,
Laundress,
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Painter 1 (one meal a day), .
Carpenter, ' . . .
V. Chief engineer 1 (one meal a day),
Assistant engineer 1 (one meal a day), .
Assistant engineer, 1
Firemen, . . . .
VI. Foreman of dairy, stable and piggery,
Laborer, 1 . . . .
Teamsters, .
Farm hand, . . .
Farm hand 1 (one meal a day),
VII. Gardener 1 (one meal a day),
Farm hand 1 (one meal a day),
Farm hand, 1
Laborers, 1
1 at $900.00 yr.
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1.32 day
1.16 day
.99 day
.83 day
21.75 mo.
.66 day
.66 day
.83 day
45.00 mo.
1.32 day
.83 day
3.29 day
1.65 day
30.00 mo.
27 .00 mo.
.99 day
.66 day
25.00 mo.
.83 day
.66 day
25.00 mo.
.99 day
.83 day
.66 day
2.75 day
.99 day
.83 day
2.47 day
.90 day
1.65 day
.83 day
7.00 wk.
6.00 Wk.
5.00 wk.
1.48 day
20.00 wk.
13.50 wk.
3.29 day
2.31 day
1.92% day
1.92% day
1.65 day
1.75 day
.99 day
.99 day
.80 day
3.00 day
5.00 wk.
.60 day
1.75 day

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VIII. Carpenter (temporary), . . . . . 1 at $5.00 day
Carpenter 1 (temporary), . . . . 1 at 2.31 day
Carpenters 1 (temporary), . . . . 5 at .441— hr.
Carpenters (temporary), . . . . 2 at .3715rhr.
Carpenters 1 (temporary), . . . . 2 at 28% hr.
Carpenter (temporary), . . . . 1 at .25 hr.
Laborer1 (temporary), . . . . 1 at 2.25 day
Laborers 1 (temporary), . . . . 10 at 2.00 day
NORFOLK STATE HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Norfolk State Hospital is maintained for the care and treat-
ment of curable cases of inebriety and drug addiction, and the
custody of incurable cases. The law regulating the support of
patients in institutions under the supervision of the State Board
of Insanity applies to this institution. (See page 377.) It was
authorized by chapter 635, Acts of 1910 (approved June 15),
and named by chapter 530, Acts of 1912. By chapter 358, Acts
of 1914, the institution was placed under charge of a separate
board of trustees. The ﬁrst patients were received by transfer
from Foxborough State Hospital, Aug. 1, 1911.
(b) The main location is in the town of Norfolk, but'a part
of the land comprising the institution is in the town of Walpole.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,006 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $96,995.20. '
(e) Average number of patients during 1913 was 58. Capacity
of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 97.
Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 80.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $117,450.
2. General Supervision.
Genera-l supervision over this institution is exercised by the
State Board of Charity, as described on page 314 of this report.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested in a board
of seven trustees, one of whom is annually appointed by the
Governor, with the advice and consent of the Council, for a term '
of seven years. These trustees were formerly the trustees of the

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365
Foxborough State Hospital, but by chapter 358, Acts of 1914,
they were divested of their powers and duties respecting that
institution and made trustees of the Norfolk Hospital only. They
are unpaid, but are allowed their necessary expenses. The names
and residences of the trustees on Aug. 1, 1914, with the dates of
expiration of their respective terms, were as follows: ——
Robert A. Woods, Esq., Chairman, Boston, February, 1919.
William H. Prescott, M.D., Secretary, Boston, February, 1915.
W. Rodman Peabody, Esq., Cambridge, February, 1920.
Edwin Mulready, Rockland, February, 1916.
Col. Frank L. Locke, Malden, February, 1918.
Philip R. Allen, Walpole, July, 1921.
John J. Phelan, Boston, February, 1917.
The trustees are responsible to the Governor and may be
removed by him, with the consent of the Council, for cause.
They have power to make rules and regulations for the gov-
ernment of the institution, and have charge of its general in-
terests. They are required to see that its affairs are conducted
according to law and to the rules and regulations which they
establish. The trustees are a corporation for the purpose of
taking and holding in trust for the Commonwealth any grant
or devise of land, and any gift or bequest of money or other
personal property, made for the use of the institution of which
they are trustees. They may invest the proceeds of such gifts,
devises or bequests in notes or bonds adequately secured, or
may expend all or part of them for altering old buildings or
constructing new ones on land belonging to the institution, sub-
ject to the approval of the State Board of Charity, but all such
buildings are to belong to the institution and be managed as a
part of it.
The trustees are also authorized to appoint a superintendent,
treasurer and other necessarv officers, and to determine their
salaries, subject to the approval of the Governor and Council.
They are required to send to the State Board of Charity annu-
ally, on or before the third Wednesday in December, an accu-
rate inventory of the amount and value of the stock and sup-
plies on hand as of the thirtieth day of November.
The law prescribes that there shall be thorough visitations of
the hospital by two of the trustees monthly, by a majority of
them quarterly, and by the whole Board semiannually, and that a
written account of the condition of the institution shall be pre-
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pared at each visitation. At the annual meeting a full and
detailed report of the condition of the institution and all its
affairs, including a list of its salaried officers and their salaries,
and the inventory previously mentioned, is required to be pre-
pared, to be presented to the Governor and Council on or
before the third Wednesday of December. This report and the
treasurer’s report presented at the same time are made up to
and including the 30th of November. The treasurer’s report is
presented to the Governor and Council with the annual report
of the trustees.
4. Management.
Management of the institution is‘ in the hands of the super-
intendent, who is elected by the trustees, and receives a salary
of $4,500 annually with maintenance. The superintendent is
responsible to the trustees and may be removed by them. All
ofﬁcials and employees at the hospital except the physicians are
appointed and may be discharged by him, subject to the ap-
proval of the trustees. ’
The present superintendent is Irwin H. Neff, M.D., who was
formerly superintendent of the Foxborough State Hospital.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬁ‘icials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
Theoflicials and employees at the hospital were organized on
Aug. 1, 1913, into two main groups or divisions, the person in
charge of each of these being responsible to the superintendent of
the Foxborough State Hospital. Since that date, in preparation
for opening the hospital for commitments, the force of employees
has been greatly increased and the connection of the hospital with
the Foxborough Hospital has been entirely terminated, so that the
outline of organization here presented does not represent the
present situation. The organization on Aug. '1, 1913, is shown
in the following outline: ——
Board of Trustees, Foxborough State Hospital: -
Superintendent, Foxborough State Hospital: —
I. Assistant physician, . . . .
Attendant, cooks, laborers, .
Farm supervisor and laborers,
II. Construction foreman, laborers, etc.,
Total number of officials and employees,
slsses
367
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: ——
NOTE. —— All officials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, Foxborough State Hospital: 1 —
I. Assistant physician, . . ._ . . . ' 1 at $1,700.00 yr.
Attendant, . . . . . . . 1 at 37.00 mo.
Cooks, . . . . , . . . 2 at 15.00 mo.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Laborers, . . . . . . . 3 at 15.00 mo.
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. . . . . . . 2 at 10.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 8.00 mo.
Farm supervisor,2 . . . . . . 1 at 87.50 mo.
Laborers, . . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . .' 1 at . 20.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 15.00 mo.
II. Construction foreman, . . . . . 1 at 3.00 day
Carpenter, . . . . . . . 1 at 65.00 mo.
Laborer,2 . . . . . . . 1 at 57.50 mo.
Mason,2 . . . . . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
Laborer, . . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Laborer,3 . . . . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
Laborer, . . . . . . . 1 at 10.00 mo.
MASSACHUSETTS HOSPITAL SCHOOL.
1. Functions and General Information.
_ (a) The Massachusetts ‘Hospital School is maintained for the
care and education of crippled and deformed children. It was
authorized by chapter 446, Acts of 1904, and ﬁrst opened in
December, 1907. '
(6) Located in the town of Canton.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 65 acres.
(d) Total valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock,
Nov. 30, 1913, was $316,072.13. .
(e) Average number of patients during 1913 was 236. Capac-
ity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 270.
(f) Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 94.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $85,239.

1 N 0 extra compensation.
1’ onresident; receives no board.
3 Working under special appropriation.
368
2. General Supervision.
The State Board of Charity exercises general supervision over
this institution as described on page 314 of this report.
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested in an
unpaid Board of ﬁve trustees, appointed by the Governor, with
the advice and consent of the Council, for a term of ﬁve years,
one member being appointed each year. The names and resi-
dences of the trustees on July 1, 1914, with the dates of expira-
tion of their several terms, were as follows: —-
Dr. Edward H. Bradford, Chairman, Boston, December, 1914.
Leonard W. Ross, Secretary, Boston, December, 1916.
Alfred S. Pinkerton, Worcester, December, 1915.
William F. Fitzgerald, Brookline, December, 1918.
Walter C. Baylies, Taunton, December, 1917.
The trustees may be held responsible for the administration
of the institution by the Governor and Council, the law (chapter
446, Acts of 1904) which authorized the establishment of the
school providing that “Any such trustee may be removed by
the governor, with the advice and consent of the council.”
The nature and extent of the authority exercised by the
trustees are deﬁned by law in sections 3, 4, 5 and 8 of chapter
446, Acts of 1904.
SECTION 3. The trustees shall be a corporation for the same purposes for
which the trustees of each of the state insane hospitals are made a corporation
by section twenty-three of chapter eighty-seven of the Revised Laws, with
all the powers necessary to carry said purposes into eﬁect.
SECTION 4. The trustees shall select a site for the school and home; and
shall have power to purchase land therefor, subject to the approval of the
governor and council, and to erect on such land suitable buildings to hold
not less than three hundred children and the ofﬁcers, employees and attend-
ants, and to provide for the equipment and furnishing of said buildings: pro-
vided, however, that the expenditure for carrying out the purposes of this act
shall not exceed three hundred thousand dollars. No expenditure shall be
made for the erection of buildings except for plans therefor, until the plans
have been approved by the governor and council, and no such approval shall
be given unless the governor and council shall be satisﬁed that the cost of the
real estate and the erection and completion of buildings and the equipment
and furnishing of the same, so as to be ready for occupancy, will not exceed
three hundred thousand dollars. The trustees shall have authority to make
all contracts and employ all agents necessary to carry into effect the provisions
of this act.
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SECTION 5. The trustees shall have the same powers and shall be required
to perform the same duties in the management and control of the said school
and home, as are vested in, and required of, the trustees of the various state
insane hospitals under chapter eighty-seven of the Revised Laws, so far as
said chapter is applicable.
SECTION 8. The trustees may appoint, and, subject to the approval of
the governor and council, may ﬁx the salaries of all persons necessary for the
proper administration of the affairs of the school and home, and may incur
all expenses necessary for the maintenance of the school and home.
Regular ‘meetings of the Board are held at the institution on
the second Monday of each month, and special meetings are
called when necessary. Standing committees for 1913 were as
follows: —
Illedical and Surgical. —- Edward H.. Bradford, M.D.
Education, Vocation and Employment of Pupils. — Alfred S. Pinkerton,
Leonard W. Ross, Walter C. Baylies.
Finance. —— William F. Fitzgerald.
Farm, Stable and Grounds. — Leonard W. Ross, Alfred S. Pinkerton.
4. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent, appointed by the trustees for an
indeﬁnite term. He is responsible to and may be removed from
office by them.’ The present superintendent is John E. Fish,
M.D., salary, $2,750 per annum and maintenance.
The assistant physicians are appointed by the trustees. All
other officials and employees are appointed by the superintendent
with the approval of the trustees.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of the institution are organized
into eleven main groups or divisions, each of which is directly
responsible to the superintendent. Following is a list of all em-
ployees reporting to the superintendent, showing the head of
each department and the number employed therein on Aug. 1,
1913: —
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . . . 1
I. Head clerk and assistants, . . . . . . 3
II. Senior assistant physician, head nurse, nurse maids, attend—
ants, cobbler, head laundryman, etc., . . . . 18
111. Junior assistant physician, nurse maids, etc., . . . 13
IV. Dentist, . . . . . . . . . . 1
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V. Head teacher, grade teachers, sewing teacher, seamstresses,
etc., . . . .
VI. Housekeeper’s department,
VII. Chief engineer and assistants,
VIII. Carpenter, painters, laborers, etc.,
IX. Porter, . . . .
X. Night watchman,
XI. Farmer’s department,
Total number of officials and employees, .
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c: ‘\IHl-‘CDPPHPKI
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
NoTE. —— All officials and employees receive board and lodging, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . .
I. Head clerk, .
Assistant clerk, .
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II. Assistant physician,
A. Head nurse, . . . . . .
Attendant (charge boys’ cottage),
Nurse maid (charge boys’ cottage),
Attendant (industrial building),
Nurse maid (industrial building),
Nurse maid (charge east ward),
Attendants,
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Nurse maids, .
B. Cobbler, 1
C. Head laundryman,
Laundress,
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III. Assistant physician, . ' .
Head nurse. (On vacation without pay
August 1. Duties of position performed
by head nurse under physician in No. II.,
with assistance from nurses on ward
service): —- .
Nurse maid (charge inﬁrmary),
Nurse maids,
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Nurse maid (charge domestic science
1 at $2,750.00 yr.
1 at 700.00 yr.
1 at 30.00 mo.
1 at 25.00 mo.
1 at 700.00 yr.
1 at 600.00 yr.
1 at 32.50 mo.
1 at 27.50 mo.
1 at 30.00 mo.
. ' 1 at 25.00 mo.
1 at 27.50 mo.
2 at 30.00 mo.
1 at ' 25.00 mo.
2 at 25.00 mo.
1 at 20.00 mo.
1 at 50.00 mo.
1 at 30.00 mo.
1 at 30.00 mo.
1 at 25.00 mo.
1 at 22.50 mo.
1 at 500.00 yr.
1 at 27.50 mo.
. , 2 at 25.00 mo.
1 at 20.00 mo.

building) ,
1 at 35.00 mo.
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Relief nurse maid (also acts as relief
assistant in other buildings),
Nurse maid (charge west ward),
Nurse maid (on vacation Aug. 1,
1913),
Nurse maids,
IV. Dentist 1 (part time), . . .
V. Head teacher (on vacation August 1): ~—
Art teacher (absent August 1).
Primary teacher (on vacation August 1).
Intermediate teacher, .
Summer vacationteacher, . . .
Music teacher 1 (part time) (one meal a week),
Sewing teacher (substituting as housekeeper
on August 1).
Head seamstress (charge sewing rooms),
Seamstresses, . . . .
Seamstress (part time) (two meals a
week),
VI. Housekeeper, . . . .
Baker 1 (works on an average of four days a
week, receives two meals a day),
Cook,
Assistant,
Housemaids,
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Housemaid (temporary),
Housemaid,
Chief engineer, . . . . .
Assistant engineer 1 (one meal a day), .
Firemen 1 (one meal a day),
Carpenter, . . . .
Carpenter 1, 3 (temporary), .
Painter,
Laborers, 1, 3
Laborer, 3 . . .
Porter 1 (three meals a day),
Night watchman, .
Farmer, .
Assistant farmer,
Farm hands,
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VII.
VIII.
Laborers 1 (temporary),
1at
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1 at
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1 at
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1at
1at
1at
2at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
3at
3at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
1at
1at
1at
2at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
2at
$5.00 wk.
27.50 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
5.00 2
35.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
3.50 2
27.50 mo.
20.00 mo.
1.50 day
40.00 mo.
2.49 day
8.25 wk.
27.50 mo.
27.50 mo.
20.00 mo.
5.00 wk.
4.50 wk.
4.00 wk.
4.00 Wk.
1,000.00 yr.
60.00 mo.
12.00 wk.
3.00 day
3.25 day
35.00 mo.
2.25 day
1.75 day
40.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
700.00 yr.
35.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
2.00 day

1 Nonresident; receive no board except as specified.
1 Visit.
1 Working under special appropriation.
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STATE BOARD OF INSANITY.
1. General Information.
(a) The ﬁrst State authority having any of the powers now
exercised by the State Board of Insanity was the Board of
State Charities, created by chapter 240, Acts of 1863, and ﬁrst
Organized Oct. 7, 1863. This Board was abolished by chapter
291, Acts of 1879, and its work combined with that of other
departments under a State Board of Health, Lunacy and Char-
ity which was Organized July 1', 1879. ' This Board became the
State Board of Lunacy and Charity upon the establishment of
the State Board of Health by chapter 101, Acts of 1886. The
- State Board of Insanity was established as a separate board by
chapter 433, Acts of 1898, and held its ﬁrst meeting September
21 of that year. It was reorganized, and its authority in regard
to institutions previously under its supervision greatly extended,
by chapter 762, Acts of 1914.
(b) The Ofﬁce of the Board is in the State House, Boston.
Information regarding institutions in its charge will be found in
the table, page 376. The Board also controls the care of harmless
insane persons placed out in families. On Aug. 1, 1914, there
were 315 such patients in its custody.
(c) The number of oﬂicials and employees directly responsible
to the Board and not employed in institutions on July 1, 1914,
was 30.
(d) The total appropriation for the expenses of the Board for
1914 was $129,450.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
Before the passage of chapter 762, Acts of 1914, the powers
and duties of the State Board of Insanity in connection with
public and private institutions for the care and custody of
insane and epileptic and feeble-minded persons were largely
supervisory. The act referred to, however, gives the Board a
large measure of- control and direction over these institutions,
and correspondingly reduces the powers of the trustees in con-
nection with them. The Board also had, prior to the present
year, supervision over a considerable number of inebriates and
drug habitués, but the care of such persons is now being con-
centrated at the Norfolk State Hospital, which is under the super-
vision of the State Board of Charity. Patients of these classes
may, however, still be received at the various hospitals for the
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insane. Authority to supervise the hospital cottages for children,
a semi-private institution, is also transferred by the act to the
State Board of Charity.
The legislation of 1914 gives the Board charge of all insane,
feeble-minded and epileptic persons and control of all institu-
tions maintained for the care of such persons, with the excep-
tions above mentioned. It is also to have charge of any institu-
tion which may hereafter be placed under its supervision and
control by the Governor and Council. It is authorized, subject
to the approval of the Governor and Council, to select the site
of any new institution and any land to be taken or purchased
by the Commonwealth for any new or existing institution under
its supervision and control. It is empowered to direct the con-
struction of new buildings at the various institutions, and to
determine their design, and for this purpose it may employ
architects and other experts, or may hold competitions for plans
and designs. When the Board takes or purchases property it is
to take title in the name of the Commonwealth.
If the Board believes an appropriation of more than $2,000
to be necessary for any new building, or for an addition or
repairs to an existing building, or for plumbing, heating, light-
ing, ventilating, furnishing or equipping any building, it must
submit to the General Court, not later than the third vWednes-
day in January, plans and speciﬁcations for the work and an
estimate of its cost. Unless admitted for immediate considera-
tion, any bill of this sort presented after the date speciﬁed is to
be referred to the next General Court. If an appropriation is
made for the improvement requested, the Board is required to
solicit bids by advertising in such newspapers as it may select,
and award the contract to the lowest responsible and eligible
bidder.
The appointment of the superintendent and of the treasurer
at such institutions is, as formerly, to be made by the trustees,
but must now be approved by the Board, whereas formerly no
such approval was required. The appointment of subordinate
officials, and the employment of other persons at the institution,
is also subject to the approval of the Board. The Board is re-
quired to make provision for the appointment of such officers
in each institution as it may deem necessary, to determine,
subject to the approval of the Governor and Council, the sal-
aries of such officers; and to establish by-laws and regulations
for the government of the institutions under its charge.
The Board is empowered to license private houses and hos-
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pitals for the care and treatment of the insane, epileptic and
feeble-minded persons, and persons addicted to the intemperate
use of narcotics and stimulants, and to revoke such licenses. No
license of this character may be granted unless the Board is
satisﬁed that the person applying for it is a duly qualiﬁed phy-
sician and has had practical experience in the care and treat-
ment of the class of patients which he desires to receive. Li-
censes are to expire with the last day of the calendar year. in
which they are issued, but may be renewed.
The Board is required to make its annual report to the Gov-
ernor and Council on or before the third Wednesday in January,
this report to cover a period up to and including the preceding
30th of November. The report is to contain: —
(a) An accurate account of the receipts and expenditures for
each separate institution, of the market value of any products
of any institution, and of the labor, if any, performed by the
inmates.
(b) An inventory of the property belonging to each institu-
tion on the preceding 30th of November.
(0) A classiﬁed and tabulated statement of the estimates of
the Board for one year ensuing, including estimates'for archi-
tects’ expenses and any extraordinary expenses, and for the
taking or purchase of any land, the construction, extension and
repair of any building, and the improvement of any ground.
(d) A concise review of the work of the Board for the year
preceding, with such suggestions, recommendations and informa-
tion about the institution and the care of its inmates as the
Board considers expedient. '
(e) Information embodying the experience of this and other
countries as to the best and most successful methods of caring
for such persons as come under the supervision and control of
the Board.
The Board also retains all the powers which it previously
possessed in so far as these have not been replaced by more
extensive powers under the new law. The more important of
these powers which it previously exercised and still retains
are: —
(a) To prescribe the sole forms for commitments and dis-
charges and for statistical returns to be made by the institu-
tion.
(b) To keep records of all commitments and discharges, and
to investigate the propriety of voluntaryadmissions.
(e) To deport patients to. other States and countries; to dis-
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tribute and transfer patients among the several institutions; and
to decide claims for support as State charges.
(cl) To investigate the question of the sanity and condition
of any person restrained for alleged insanity, and to discharge
such person if in its opinion he is not insane or can be cared
for after discharge without danger to Others and with beneﬁt to
himself.
(e) To act as a board of appeal in adjusting such differences
and complaints as may arise in connection with the conduct of
the several institutions.
(f) To divide the State into districts from each of which in-
sane, epileptic or feeble-minded persons are to be committed to
certain State hospitals or schools.
Section 6, chapter 504, Acts of 1909, provides that the “ board
shall encourage scientiﬁc investigation by the medical staffs of
the various institutions,” and " shall publish from time to time
bulletins and reports of the scientiﬁc and clinical work done
therein.”
Questions of the discharge of recovered inmates in the insti-
tutions, when such inmates have committed or attempted vio-
lence to others or are, in the opinion of the superintendent or
manager of the institution, dangerous, or likely to become dan-
gerous, must also be determined by the Board.
Certain powers in connection with each State institution are '
exercised by separate boards of trustees appointed directly by
the Governor and Council; the only exception arising in the
case of the Worcester Hospital and Worcester Asylum, which
have the same Board of Trustees.
The institutions now under the control of the State Board are
13 in number, but authority has been given and an appropria-
tion made for the purchase of land in the metropolitan district
upon which another institution is’ to be constructed. Informa—
tion as to the location, capacity, valuation, etc., of these insti-
tutions is summarized in the table on the following page.
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STATE INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE STATE BOARD OF INSANITY.
[Compiled from the annual report of the Board for 1913.]


A IAlverige C _ ilAIverabge Appro
rea um er apaclty um er - - '
NAME. Location. ovglgzl occupied Vaglggﬁn 1 of of Insti- em- plgla'tlon for
p ' (Acres) .1 ' ‘ Patients, tution.1 ployed, xfqelllses'
1913. 1913. ‘ '
Hospitals for the insane: ——
Worcester,2 . . . . Worcester, . . Jan., 1833 578 32,020,697 27 1,352 1,425 348 $362,755 61
Boston, . Boston (Dorchester) Dec., 1839 234 2,251,747 54 1,309 1,287 399 428,498 57
Taunton, . Taunton, . . . Apr., 1854 333 777,448 06 1,117 1,193 269 291,300 00
Northampton, Northampton, Aug, 1858 511 922,259 05 894 819 157 220.758 13
Danvers, . Danvers, . May, 1878 509 1,694,488 49 1,455 1,347 302 355,000 00
Westborough, Westborough, Dec., 1886 763 868,057 00 1,241 1,193 332 331,700 00
Foxborough, Foxborough, Feb., 1893 103 297,719 77 361 299 79 108,330 00
Medﬁeld, Medﬁel , . May, 1896 441 1,615,903 80 1,688 1,542 361 387,684 00
Totals, hospitals, 3,472 $10,448,320 98 9,417 9,105 2,247 82,486,026 31
Asylums for the insane: —
Worcester Asylum,2 . Worcester, . Oct., 1877 15 $1,362,247 043 1,2563 1,3423 2621 $327,500 003
Colony, . North Grafton, Nov., 1902 903 — - - - -
Gardner Colony, Gardner, . . Oct., 1902 1,608 553,128 97 682 681 125 152,855 12
Totals, asylums, 2,526 $1,915,376 01 1,938 2,023 387. $480,355 12
Totals, hospitals and asylums, 5,998 $12,363,696 99 11,355 11,128 ‘2,634 32,966,381 43
Hospital for epileptics: ——
Monson, . . . Monson, May. 1898 687 $688,410 68 911 853 189 $239,763 00
Schools for the feeble-minded: ——-
Massachusetts School for the Feeble-minded, Waltham, Oct., 1848 160 $902,636 93‘1 1,4871 1,4834 281‘1 $311,320 894
olony, . . . . . . Templeton, May, 1900 1,814 ' — — — - -
Wrentham School, Wrentham, June, 1907 495 464,453 39 423 580 67 212,430 00
Totals, schools for the feeble~minded, I. 2,469 31,367,090 32 1,910 2,063 348 $523,750 89
Totals, all institutions, 9,154 314,419,197 99 14,176 14,044 3,171 33,729,895 32


1 Nov. 30, 1913.
2 Worcester Hospital and Worcester Asylum under the same Board of Trustees.
3 Total for asylum and colony.
‘1 Total for school and colony.
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The State Board of Insanity also exercises supervision over
the mental wards or asylum department at the State Inﬁrmary
and over the asylum for the criminal insane (legally entitled
the Bridgewater State Hospital) at the State Farm. Since in
those cases the main institutions are under the supervision of
the State Board of Charity, detailed information about them is
included in that part of this report which is devoted to chari—
table institutions. Information similar to that given in the
table for institutions under the control of the State Board of
Insanity is here given, so far as possible, for the mental wards
at the State Inﬁrmary and the asylum at the State Farm.


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of ui ~ - um er - ,
N' \[F location When 0 ened ings and of CNS?“
‘ A‘ “ J " ' p ' Equipment Patients 30 19123
‘1 Nov. 30, during ’ ' ' '
i . . 1913.
Mental wards, State In- Tewksbury, . October, 1866 $444,626 68 716 673
ﬁrmary. -
Bridgewater Hospital Bridgewater, . September, 1886 408,555 27 792 818
(part of State Farm).
Totals, . . . - — — — $853,181 95 1,508 1,491

Adding the totals for these two institutions and the totals for those
previously considered, we have the following results: —
Average number of patients in all institutions, 1913, . . . 15,684
Aggregate capacity for all institutions, Nov. 30, 1913, . . . 15,535
Aggregate valuation, all institutions, Nov. 30, 1913, . . 315,272,37994
The Commonwealth is responsible for the support of all per-
sons committed to these institutions, and such inmates as are
unable to pay for their support, and have no kindred under
legal obligation to support them from whom their expenses can
be recovered, are maintained at State expense. The rate
charged is determined by the State Board of Insanity, but may
not exceed $5 per week. If persons liable to pay for the support of
an inmate neglect or refuse to do so, suit may be brought in the
name of the Treasurer and Receiver-General to recover the
amount due. Rates for the maintenance and treatment of
persons not State charges (private patients) are ﬁxed by the
trustees of the several institutions.
A very large proportion of all inmates of State institutions
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under the control of the State Board of Insanity are public
charges, to the expenses of whose care and treatment nothing is
contributed. A small percentage of the total number of inmates
of the institutions are patients whose expenses are paid entirely
by themselves or by their relatives and friends. About the
same number are reimbursing; that is, they or their relatives or
friends are contributing something toward their support. The
number and proportion of patients maintained entirely at public
expense, those reimbursing the State for part of their expenses,
and private patients are shown in the following table: —


STATE CHARGES. REIMBURSING. PRIVATE.
l , Total
CLAss OF INMATEs. Agggajge‘f Pep A§plrralge Per_ Azlelrgge Pep Aﬁlfliﬁe
’ ber j centage. ber centage. ‘ber centage. ber.
Insane: ——
In public institutions, . 11,488 88.40 737 5. 67 771 5. 93 12,996
Under family care, . 258 83. 50 12 3. 88 39 12. 62 309
Totals, insane, . . 11,746 88. 28 749 5. 63 810 6. 09 13,305
Other classes in public in- 2,622 94.73 27 .97 119 4.30 5 2,768
stitutions. i
Totals, all classes, . 14,368 89. 39 776 4. 83 929 5. 78 16,073

3. Control and Direction.
The powers vested in the Board are exercised by the Board
itself, which also directs the office force, agents, visitors and
other persons employed by it in carrying out its powers and
performing its duties. The Board consists of three members
appointed by the Governor, subject to conﬁrmation by the
Council, the ﬁrst appointments being for one, two and three
years, respectively, and those made thereafter to be for a term
of three years, one appointment being made each year. The
Board is responsible to the Governor, and its members may be
removed by him with the consent of the Council. The Gov-
ernor is required to designate one member as chairman, and
the Board is authorized to elect one of the other two members
as secretary. At least one member of the Board must, accord-
ing to law, be “an expert in all matters relating to insanity and
to the care and treatment of the insane.” All are required to
give their full time to the work of the Board.
The salary of the chairman is ﬁxed by statute at $5,500, and
that of each of the other two members at $5,000 a year. The
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members of the present Board with their residences, and the
dates of expiration of their several terms, are as follows: ——
Michael J. O’Meara, M.D., Chairman, Worcester, August, 1917.
L. Vernon Briggs, M.D., Secretary, Boston, August, 1916.
Charles E. Ward, Treasurer, Buckland, August, 1915.
Before the reorganization of the Board, direction of the de-
tails of the work of the department was in the hands of the
secretary and executive officer, but the Board now directs the
work. The duties and responsibilities of the employees have
not yet been deﬁnitely ﬁxed, nor have they been organized into
groups or divisions. The Board at the present time is consider-
ing several plans of reorganization.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
On Aug. 1, 1913, before the reorganization, the employees of
the State Board of Insanity were organized into nine groups
or divisions, the head of each of which reported directly to the
executive officer. In some cases a division comprised only a
single person. These groups or divisions were as follows: ——
Secretary and executive officer,
I. Deputy executive officer,
II. Assistant to executive officer,
III. Pathologist, 1 .
IV. First clerk and assistants,
V. Financial agent and assistants,
VI. Supervisory chemist- and assistants,
VII. Support agent and assistants, . . .
VIII. Medical director, family care and assistants, .
IX. Transportation agents, . .
ml
CD NOOQQQUIQHHF—ly—l
Total number of officials and employees,
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
Secretary and executive officer, . . . . . 1 at $5,000.00yr.
I. Deputy executive officer, . . . . 1 at 3,500.00 yr.
II. Assistant to executive officer, . . . . 1 at 3,000.00 yr.
III. Pathologist, 1 . . . . . . . 1

1 Receives no salary from this department, but $3,000 a year as director of Psychopathic Hos-
pital.
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IV. First clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at $1,100.00 yr.
Stenographers, . . . . . . 2 at 900.00 yr.
Clerks, . . . . . . . 1- at 800.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 700.00 yr.
V. Financial agent, . . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Cashier, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
VI. Supervisory chemist (temporary, part time), . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Chemist, . . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Office boy (half time in main office) (tempo-
rary), .‘ . . . . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
VII. Support agent, . . . . . . 1 at 2,200.00 yr.
Visitors, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 1,300.00 yr.
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
VIII. Medical director, family care, . . . . 1 at 2,300.00 yr.
Visitor, . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
I'X. Transportation agent, . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
1 at 900.00 yr.
WORCESTER STATE HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) ‘Worcester State Hospital is maintained for the care, con-
trol and treatment of the insane. It was authorized by the
Resolves of 1830, chapter 83, ﬁrst session, and ﬁrst opened Jan.
19, 1833. Purchase of present site and construction of hospital
thereon authorized May 9, 1870 (Acts of 1870, chapter 238).
Patients removed to present buildings in October, 1877.
(b) Originally occupied the present site of the Worcester State
Asylum on Summer Street, Worcester, together with other land
in the vicinity; removed in 1877 to present location on Belmont
Street (near Lake Quinsigamond), Worcester. _
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 578 acres.
(d) Total valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock,
Nov. 30, 1913, was $2,020,697.27.
(e) Average number of patients during 1913 was -1,352.
Capacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,425.
Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was
397.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $362,755.61.
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2. Control and Direct/ion.
Control and direction of the work of this institution was
formerly exercised by the Board of Trustees, but by the legis-
lation of 1914, described in detail in the statement for the Board
of Insanity, authority in many matters over all the institutions
previously under its supervision is transferred to that Board.
Thus the Board of Insanity has power to select any land to be
taken or purchased by the Commonwealth for any institution;
to direct the construction of new buildings and to determine
their design; to make rules and regulations for the government
of the institutions; and to present annually in its report an
estimate of the expenses of each institution as a basis for annual
appropriations. The appointments of all oﬂicials at the institu-
tions are subject to the Board’s approval.
The trustees have charge of the accounts of the hospital, with
authority to approve all bills and to pass upon reports by the
treasurer. They appoint the superintendent and treasurer, sub-
ject to the approval‘of the State Board. Their other duties are
deﬁned by section 8 of chapter 762, Acts of 1914, as follows: ~—
(1. They . . . shall maintain an effective and proper inspection of
their respective institutions, and shall from time to time make suggestions to
the state board of insanity as to improvements therein, and especially such
improvements as will make the administration thereof more effective, econom-
ical and humane. '
b. The trustees of each institution shall ascertain by actual examination
and inquiry, and shall report to the state board of insanity, whether com-
mitments to the institution are made according to law, and whether the af-
fairs of the institution are conducted according to law and according to the
rules and regulations established by the board.
,0. There shall be thorough visitations of each institution by two of the
trustees thereof at least once in two weeks, and by a majority of them quarterly,
and by the whole board semi—annually; and after each of such visits a written
account of the condition of the institution shall forthwith be transmitted to
the state board of insanity.
d. They shall carefully inspect every part of the institution as a board
or by committees at least once in two weeks with reference to cleanliness
and sanitary condition, the number of persons in seclusion or restraint, dietary
matters, and any other matters that may be considered worthy of observation.
e. The trustees shall investigate every sudden death, accident or injury,
whether self-inﬂicted or otherwise, and send a report of the same to the board.
f. All trustees shall have free access to all books, records and accounts
pertaining to their respective institutions, and shall be admitted at all times
to the buildings and premises thereof.
9. They shall keep a record of their doings, and shall record their visits
to the institution in a book kept at the institution for that purpose.
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h. They shall personally hear and investigate the complaints and re-
quests of any inmates, officers or employees of the institution, and shall,
if they deem the matter of sufficient importance, make written reports to the
state board of insanity of their determination of what, if anything, ought
to be done in the matter.
i. They shall have power at any time to cause the superintendent or any
officer or employee of the institution to appear before them and to answer
any questions or to produce any books or documents relative to the insti-
tution.
j. The plans and speciﬁcations for the construction or substantial altera-
tion of buildings, the site of any new building, the proposed taking or pur-
chase of any new land, and plans for the grading of grounds or other substantial
improvements at the institutions of which they are trustees shall be sub-
mitted to them, and they shall report thereon to the board within such reason-
able time as the board shall ﬁx, and no land shall be taken or purchased, no
new building shall be constructed, and no substantial changes made in exist-
ing buildings or grounds until the opinion of the trustees thereon has been
transmitted, as aforesaid, to the state board of insanity, or until the time
ﬁxed therefor, as above provided, shall have expired.
The names and residences of the present trustees, with the
dates when their respective terms expire, are as follows: 1 ——
T. Hovey Gage, Chairman, Worcester, February, 1916.
Georgie A. Bacon, Clerk, Worcester, February, 1919.
Lyman A. Ely, Worcester, February, 1915.
Timothy J. Foley, Worcester, February, 1921.
Ellen A. Sheehan, Worcester, February, 1918.
.The trustees of this hospital are also trustees of the Worcester
State Asylum, including Grafton Colony. The trustees elect
annually from their own number a chairman and clerk. Regular
meetings of the Board are held at Worcester Hospital once every
three months. Two of the trustees inspect the institution each
month when the Board meets elsewhere. ’
4. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent elected by the trustees, subject to
the approval of the State Board of Insanity, for an indeﬁnite
term. The superintendent is also treasurer of the institution,
and his appointment to that office is subject to the approval of
the State Board. The present superintendent is Ernest V.
Scribner, M.D., salary $3,000 per annum and maintenance. The
superintendent appoints the assistant physicians, the steward,
matron, farmer and engineer, and selects all other employees,

1 At the date of this report there were two vacancies.
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subject to the approval of the State Board. He may be required
to furnish the trustees at any time with such information as
they may desire.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬂieials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the hospital are organized into
seventeen main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent. Following is a list of employees
reporting to the superintendent, showing the head of each de-
partment and the number employed therein on Aug. 1, 1913: ——
Superintendent and treasurer, . . . . . . . . 1
I. Office employees, . . . . . . . . 4
II. Pathologist, assistant pathologist, laboratory assistants, .
stenographers, etc., . . . . . . . 9
III. First assistant physician, industrial attendants, etc., . . 5
IV. Assistant physician, superintendent of nurses, supervisors,
nurses, etc. (female wards), . . . . . . 50
V. Assistant physician, supervisor, nurses (female wards), . 33
VI. Assistant physician, supervisor, nurses (female wards), . 10
VII. Assistant physician, supervisors, attendants, etc. (male
wards), . . . . . . . . . 52
VIII. Assistant physician, supervisor, attendants, etc. (male
wards), . . . . . . . . . 26
IX. Dentist, . . . . . . . . . 1
X. Druggist, . . . . . . . . . 1
XI. Steward’s department (including farm), . . . . 48
XII. Matron’s department, . . . . . . . 76
XIII. Chief engineer, assistant engineers, ﬁremen, plumbers, etc., 12
XIV. Head carpenter and carpenters, 9
XV. Head painter and painters, . ‘ . . . . . 6
XVI. Head mason and masons, . . . . . 3
XVII. Electrician, . . . . . . . . . 1
Total number of officials and employees, . . . 347
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: ——
NOTE. —- All ofﬁcials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent and treasurer, . . . . . 1 at $3,000.00 yr.‘
' I. ()ﬁice employees: ——-
Auditor, . . . . . ' . . 1 at 75.00 yr.
Clerk 1 (bookkeeper) (one meal a day), . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Assistant 1‘ (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 12.00 wk.
_ Recording assistant, . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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II. Pathologist and medical-director 1 (one meal a
day), . . . ., . . .
Assistant pathologist 1 (one meal a day),
Laboratory assistant1 (one meal a day),
Laboratory assistant,
Utility man, . ._ .
Stenographer 1 (one meal a day),
Stenographers 1 (one meal a day),
Medical clerical assistant 1 (one meal a
day), . .
First assistant physician,
Industrial supervisor,
Attendant,
I‘
III.
N
1V. Assistant physician (female wards), . .
Superintendent of nurses (in general charge
of all female nurses), .
Supervisor,
' Nurses,
H
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Night supervisor (for all female wards),
Nurses,
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Relief supervisor, . . .
V. Assistant physician (female wards),
Supervisor,
Nurses,
VI. Assistant physician (female wards),
Supervisor,
Nurses,
H
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VII. Assistant physician (male wards), .
Junior physician (assisting),
Supervisor, . .
Attendants (one female),
Attendants,
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Attendants,
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Attendants,
1 at $2,500.00 yr.
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Attendants. . . . . . 1 at $27.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 6 at 25.00 mo.
“ . 1 . . . . 8 at 23.00 mo.
VIII. Assistant physician (male wards), . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Supervisor, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . . . 2 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 29.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 28.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 27.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 6 at 25.00 mo
“ . . . . . . 11 at 23.00 mo.
IX. Dentist 1 (part time), . . . . . 1 at 8.00 day
X. Druggist 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 20.00 wk.
XI. Steward, ~ . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Stenographer 1 (one meal a day), . . 1 at 10.00 wk.
Storekeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Meat cutter, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Utility man, . . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Tailor, 1 . . . . . . . 1 at 16.00 wk.
Coachman, . . . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Yard attendant, . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Expressman, . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Housekeeper (farmhouse), . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
Cook, . . . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
Housegirls, . . . . . . 1 at 18.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 17 .00 mo.
Head farmer, . . . . . . 1 at 75.00 mo.
Assistant farmer, 1 . . . . 1 at 55.00 mo.
Gardener, 1 . . . . . 1 at 55.00 mo.
Barn man, . . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Farm attendants, . . . . 2 at 35.00 mo.
Farm hands, . . . . . 6 at 30.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . . 7 at 28.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . . 5 at 25.00 mo.
Blacksmith, . . . . . 1 at 12.00 wk.
Assistant farmer (Hillside farm), . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Janitor, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00‘ mo.
Farm hands, . . . . . 4 at - 30.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 28.00 mo.
XII. Matron, . . . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Housekeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Baker, . . . . . . . 1 at 71.50 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 12.65 wk.
Cook, . . . . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Kitchenmen, . . . . . . 3 at 25.00 mo.
Scullery man, . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Scullery maids, . . . . . 2 at 18.00 mo.
Utility man, . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.

1 Nonresident ; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
386
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
Utility man, . .
Utility man (tempor ry), .
House girls, .. . .
u '1
Laundryman,
Laundryman,
Laundress,
Laundresses,
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Marker, .
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Supervisor of clothing,
Seamstresses,
((
Bathing master,
Bathing mistress,
Upholsterer, . .
Cleaner (temporary),
Usher, . .
Telephone girl,
‘I H
Housekeeper (female nurses’ home),
House girls, .
Seamstress, . .
Housekeeper (male nurses’ home),
House girls, . . .
Housekeeper (Hillside farm),
Assistant housekeeper,
Chief engineer, 1 . .
Assistant engineers, 1
Firemen, 1 . .
Fireman 1 (temporary),
Steam ﬁtter, 1 .
Plumber, 1 . .
Plumber’s helper, .
Head carpenter, 1 .
Carpenters, 1 . . .
Carpenters 1 (temporary), .
Head painter, 1
Painters, 1
Head mason, 1
Mason, 1 .
Mason’s tender, 1
Electrician, 1
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16.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
16.00 mo.
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20.00 mo.
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18.00 mo.
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.16 hr.
18.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
16.00 mo.
16.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
16.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
25.00 wk.
15.75 wk.
14.00 wk.
14.00 wk.
3.00 day
75.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
3.50 day
3.00 day
3.00 day
3.50 day
3.00 day
3.50 day
3.50 day
2.50 day
3.50 day

' XVII.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
387
BOSTON STATE HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Boston State Hospital is maintained for the care and
treatment of the insane, with a Psychopathic Department for
“the ﬁrst care and observation of mental patients” and for
“scientiﬁc research as to the nature, causes and results of in-
sanity.” The main hospital was established by the city of
Boston in 1839. Acquisition by the Commonwealth was author-
ized by Acts of 1908, chapter 613. State administration began
Dec. 1, 1908. Psychopathic Department authorized by Acts of
1909, chapter 470, and ﬁrst opened in June, 1912.
(b) Main hospital located at 425 Harvard Street, Dorchester
(Boston); Psychopathic Department, 74 Fenwood Road, Boston.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 234 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $2,251,747.54.
(e) Average number of patients during 1913 was 1,309.
Capacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,287.
Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 435.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $428,498.57.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested partly in
the State Board of Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of
seven trustees appointed by the Governor and Council for a
term of seven years, one member being appointed each year.
The authority of the State Board and that of the trustees, and
the relation of the Board to the trustees, are described in the
statements for the State Board of Insanity, page 372, and for
the Worcester State Hospital, page 381. The names and resi-
dences of the trustees on Sept. 1, 1914, were as follows: 1 —
Henry Lefavour, Secretary, Boston, February, 1915.
Mrs. Katherine G. Devine, South Boston, February, 1919.
Michael J. Jordan, Esq., Dorchester, February, 1917.
Lehman Pickert, Brookline, February, 1920.
Hon. Melvin S. Nash, Hanover, February, 1918.
Mrs. Helen B. Hopkins, February, 1921.
The Board of Trustees elects annually from their own number
a chairman and secretary. Regular meetings of the Board are

1 One vacancy.
388
held at the hospital on the second Tuesday of each month. A
committee of two visits the hospital monthly, and the full Board
makes a visit of inspection quarterly. Standing committees
for 1913 were: ——
Finance Committee. — Walter Channing, M.D.,1 Chairman, Henry Lefavour,
Lehman Pickert.
Building Committee. —— Walter Channing, M.D., Chairman, Henry Lefavour,
Melvin S. Nash.
4. Management.
The institution is managed by, and is under the immediate
charge of, a superintendent elected by the trustees, subject to
the approval of the State Board, for an indeﬁnite term. The
present superintendent is Henry P. Frost, M.D., salary $4,000
per annum and maintenance. The Psychopathic Hospital is
under the immediate charge of a director, who reports to the
superintendent of the main hospital on all matters pertaining to
administration and to the trustees on all matters relating to
treatment or research work. The present director is Elmer E.
Southard, M.D., salary $3,000.
The nature and extent of the authority exercised by the
superintendent may be described as follows: ——
Under the direction of the board of trustees and the State
Board, the superintendent is the chief executive officer and
head of the institution. He is accountable for the administration
of the affairs of the hospital and for the work of all officers and
employees.
The officers at the main hospital, with the exception of the
treasurer, are appointed by the’ superintendent, subject to the
approval of the State Board. All employees other than officers
are appointed by the superintendent. At the Psychopathic
Department appointments are also subject to the approval of
the State Board, and are usually made on nomination of the
director.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬁcials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of the hospital are organized into
16 main groups or divisions, each of which is directly responsible
to the superintendent. The director at the Psychopathic Hos-
pital has immediate charge of all persons employed there. Fol-

1 Since resigned.
389
lowing is a list of all employees reporting to the superintendent,
showing the head of each department and the number employed
therein on Aug. 1, 1913: —
Superintendent,1 . . _ . . . .. . . . . 1
Main Hospital. 1
I. Stenographer, . . . . 1
II. Treasurer2 and stenographers, . . . . . . 3
III. Assistant superintendent and physician, office employees, super-
intendent of nurses, supervisors, etc. (female wards), . . 89
IV. Assistant physician, women’s inﬁrmary, supervisor, nurses, etc., 27
V. Assistant physician, supervisors, nurses, etc. (male wards), . 63
VI. Assistant physician, supervisor, nurses, etc. (men's inﬁrmary), . 24
VII. Pathologist and technician, . . . . . . . 2
VIII. Social Worker, . . . . . . . 1
IX. Steward, assistant steward, bakers, cooks, etc., . . . . 18
X. Matron, laundry employees, maids, etc., . . . . . 31
XI. Chief engineer, assistant engineers, ﬁremen, etc., . . . 16
XII. Head carpenter, carpenters and mason, . . . . . 5
XIII. Head painter and painters, . . . . . . . 3
XIV. Chauffeur. . . . . . . . . . . 1
XV. Head farmer, assistants, farm hands, gardeners, etc., . . . 23
Total number of officials and employees at the main hospital, 308
Psychopathic Hospital.
XVI. Director, . . . . . .
A. Chief of staff‘, . . .
(1) Assistant physicians, .
(2) Laboratory workers, . . .
(3—6) Social service workers, specialists, etc.,
B. Executive assistant, . . . . .
(1) Stenographers, office attendants, etc.,
(2) Assistant steward, . .
(3) Matron’s department, . . .
(4) Assistant engineer’s department, . . . 7
(5) Supervisor of grounds and laborer, . 2
(6) Superintendent of nurses, supervisors, nurses,
l0 1—1
[OHI—lHQ'IQOU‘I—‘H
attendants, etc., . . . . . 51
Number of officials and employees in Psycho-
pathic Hospital, . . . . . 110
Total number in whole institution, . . 418
The classes of oﬂicials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: -—

1 The superintendent is in immediate charge of main hospital and exercises limited authority
over Psychopathic Department.
11 Acts for both the main hospital and the Psychopathic Department.
390
NoTE. — All ofﬁcials and employees receive lodging and board, except where'
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, 1 . . . . . . . 1 at $4,000.00 yr.
Main Hospital. 1
I. Stenographer 2 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 17.30 wk.
II. Treasurer,8 . . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Stenographer, cashier and bookkeeper, . . 1 at 15.70 wk.
Stenographer 2 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 12.70 wk.
III. Assistant superintendent and physician,4 . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
(a) Stenographer 2 (one meal a day), . . 1 at 13.85 wk.
(5) Stenographer 2 (one meal a day), . . 1 at 12.70 wk.
(0) Telephone operator, . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 4.60 wk.
(d) Ofﬁce attendant, . . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
(e) Superintendent of nurses,11 . . '. 1 at 7 5.00 mo.
Assistant superintendent of nurses, . 1 at 11.55 wk.
(1) Supervisor, . . . . 1 at 9.20 wk.
Nurses and attendants, . . 2 at 7.60 wk.
“ “ “ . . 2 at 6.90 wk.
“ “ “ . . 3 at 6.45 wk.
“ “ “ . . 6 at 5.75 wk.
“ “ “ . . 11 at 4.60 wk.
(2) Night supervisor (also works in
wards under physicians, No.
III f and g), . . . 1 at 9.20 wk.
Night relief (also works in
wards under physicians, No. .
III. f and g), . ' . . 1 at 7.60 wk.
Night relief (also works in
wards under physician, N 0.
III. g), . . . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
Night attendant, . . ~ . 1 at 6.45 wk.
Night watchman, . . . 1 at 7.60 wk.
(3) Industrial teacher for women’s
wards (also works in wards
under physician, No. III. g), 1 at 45.00 mo.
Assistant industrial teacher, . 1 at 4.60 wk.
(4) Porters, . . . . . 2 at 8.05 wk.
Assistant porter, . . . 1 at 7.60 wk.
(f) Assistant physician (female side), . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Supervisor . . . . . 1 at 9.20 wk.
Nurses and attendants, . . . 3 at 7 .60 wk.
“ “ “ . . . 3 at 6.45 wk.
“ “ “ . . . 15 at 4.60 wk.

1 The superintendent is in immediate charge of the main hospital and exercises limited author-
ity over the Psychopathic Department.
2 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
2 Has jurisdiction in both the main hospital and Psychopathic Department.
1 Has general charge of treatment of all patients in east group; also, with assistance of super-
intendent of nurses, employs all female nurses.
11 Has general charge of all female nurses.
391
(9). Assistant physician (female side),
Supervisor, . . . ' . . 1 at
Nurses and attendants, .~ . . . 1 at
H U H ' - ' 1 l‘ H H ‘ ‘ . 6 (l H (I ~ - IV. Assistant physician (women's inﬁrmary), . . 1 at
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at
(1) Supervisor, . . . . . . 1 at
Nurses and attendants . . . 2 at
“ “ “ . . . . 2 at
“ “ “ . . . . 5 at
“ “ “ . . . 12 at
(2) Night supervisor (also works in men’s
inﬁrmary under physician, N 0. VI.) , . 1 at
Night relief (also works in men’s in-
ﬁrmary under physician, No. VI.) , . 1 at
Night relief (also works in wards under
physician, N 0 III. g), . . . 1 at
V. Assistant physician, 1 . . . . . 1 at
Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at
(1) Supervisor, . . . . . 1 at
Nurses and attendants, . . . 1 at
H H H . . . 2. K‘ U l‘ ' ' . 4 H H I‘ . I . 2 (l H (i . . . 3 (l U (f . . . 1 “ “ “ . 15 at
(2) Night supervisor (also works in wards
under physician, below), . . .‘ 1 at
Night relief (also works in men’s inﬁrmary
under physician, No. VI., and in wards
under physician, below), . . . 1 at
Night‘ relief (also works in wards under
physician, below), . . . . 1 at
(3) Industrial supervisor of industries for
men,2 . . . . . . 1 at
Shop assistant, . . . . . 1 at
Assistant physician (male side), . . . 1 at
(1) Assistant supervisor, . . . . 1 at
Nurses and attendants, . . . 1 at
u u u D‘ . . 5 at
l‘ (I (l . . . 4 . H U H . . . 4 ' “ “ “ . . . 10 at
(2) Barber (also works in wards under phys-
cian, No. VI.), . . . . 1 at
1 at $600.00 yr.
9.20 wk.
7.60 wk.
6.45 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
1,200.00 yr.
6.90 wk.
9.20 wk.
7.60 wk.
6.45 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
9.20 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
1,200.00 yr.
6.90 wk.
13.85 wk.
9.90 wk.
8.75 wk.
8.05 wk.
7.60 wk.
6.90 wk.
6.45 wk.
5.75 Wk.
10.40 Wk.
8.05 wk.
8.05 wk.
20.00 Wk.
9.20 wk.
1,000.00 yr.

10.40 wk.
9.20 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.90 wk.
6.45 wk.
5.75 wk.
9.20 wk.
1 Assistant physician listed under N0. V. has charge of the selection and assignment of all
male attendants including those listed under physician, N 0. VI.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
392
VI. Assistant physician 1 (men’s inﬁrmary), . . 1 at $1,200.00 yr.
Supervisor, . . . . . . 1 at. 9.20 wk.
Nurses and attendants, . ' . . . 3 at 8.05 wk.
“ “ “ . . . . 1 at 7.60 wk.
“ “ “ . . . . 8 at 6.90 wk.
“ “ “ . . . . 3 at 6.45 wk.
“ “ “ . . . . 6 at 5.75 wk.
Night relief (also works in women’s inﬁr-
mary under physician, N 0. IV.), . . 1 at 5.20 wk.
VII. Pathologist, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Technician, 2 . . . . . . 1 at 11.55 wk.
VIII. Social worker,3 . . . . . . 1 at 13.85 wk.
IX. Steward 24 (one meal a day), . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Stenographer 2 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 13.85 wk.
Assistant steward and storekeeper 2 (one meal
a day), . . . . . . . 1 at 13.85 wk.
Baker, 2 . . . . . . . 1 at 18.65 wk.
Assistant baker, . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Cooks, 2 . . . . . . . 2 at 18.45 wk.
Cook, . . . . . . . 1 at 11.55 wk.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 7.00 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
Assistant cook, . . . . . 1 at 9.20 wk.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Meat cutter, . . . . . . 1 at 9.20 wk.
Expressman, . . . . . . 1 at 11.55 wk.
General utility man, . . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
Stableman, . . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Driver, . . . . -. . 1 at 5.75 wk.
X. Matron (under direction of steward as to some '
matters), . . . . . . 1 at 10.40 wk.
Laundryman 2 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 13.85 wk.
Washman, . . . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
Laundry teamster, . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Laundress 2 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 10.40 wk.
Laundresses, . . . . . 5 at 5.00 wk.
“ . . . . 5 at 4.50 wk.
Seamstress, . . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Clothing clerks, . . . . . . 2 at 6.90 wk.
Kitchen girl, . . . . . . 1 at 4.50 wk.
Table girls, . . . . . . 5 at 5.00 wk.
Chambermaids, . . . . . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 5.00 wk.
Maid, . . . . . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
Housemaid, . . . . . . 1 at 7.00 wk.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 3.00 wk.

1 Assistant physician listed under N0. V. has charge of the selection and assignment of all
male attendants including those listed under physician, N 0. VI.
2 Nonresident; board not received except as speciﬁed.
3 Works in both groups of buildings, and is to some extent under direction of the various physi-
cians indicated by the principal numbers.
4 Has jurisdiction in both the main hospital and Psychopathic Department.
393
XI. Chief engineer 1'2 (one meal a day), .
Assistant engineers, 1 .
Firemen, 1 .
Firemen,
Steamﬁtter, . . .
XII. Head carpenter 1 (one meal a day), .
Carpenters 1 (one meal a day),
Carpenter 1 (one meal a day),
Mason 1 (one meal a day),
XIII. Head painter 1 (one meal a day),
Painter 1 (one meal a day), . . .
Painter 1 (temporary) (one meal a day),
XIV. Chauffeur, . . . .
XV. Head farmer 1 (one meal a day),
Assistant farmer,
‘l H
Farm hand,
I‘ l‘
(l H
Herdsman,
Teamster, .
H
Outside attendant,
Gardener, . .
Assistant gardener, .
Lawn man,
Psychopathic Hospital.
XVI. Director 1’ 3 (one meal a day), .
A. Chief of staff, . . v
(1) Assistant physicians, . .
Assistant physicians (out-patient
department), . . . .
(2) Laboratory mechanician and photog-
rapher, . . .
Laboratory worker 1 (one meal a
day), . . .
Laboratory technician
(3) Head worker, social service, .
Companionship worker, . .
(4) Psychologist 1 (part time) (one meal
a day), . . . . .
(5) Examiner in psychotherapy 1 (part
time), . . . . .
(6) Masseur1 (part time), .
B. Executive assistant, . . .
(1) Stenographer 1 (one meal a day),
Stenographers 1 (one meal a day), .
1 at $1,800.00 yr.
6at
4at
4at
1 at
1 at
2at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
.11at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1 at
1at
3at
2at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
21.00 wk.
17.50 wk.
10.40 wk.
15.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
17.55 wk.
18.45 wk.
21.00 wk.
18.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
10.40 wk.
1,200.00 yr.
10.40 wk.
9.20 wk.
6.90 wk.
6.45 wk.
5.75 wk.
10.40 wk.
6.45 wk.
5.75 wk.
5.75 wk.
12.70 wk.
6.90 wk.
6.90 wk.
3,000.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
600.00 yr.
900.00 yr.
10.00 wk.
5.75 wk.
1,200.00 yr.
6.90 wk.
900.00 yr.

1 at
1 at
1at
1 at
2at
600.00 yr.
25.00 mo.
1,200.00 yr.
16.15 wk.
11.55 wk.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
1 Has jurisdiction in both the main hospital and Psychopathic Department.
1 Administration of Psychopathic Hospital under authority of superintendent; but matters
relative to treatment and investigation conducted by the director under authority of trustees.
394
Stenographer, . . . . 1 at
“ . . . 1 at
“ . . . . 1 at
Stenographer 1 (temporary) (one
meal a day), . . . . 1 at
Typist, . . . . . 1 at
Ofﬁce. attendant1 (one mea‘. a day), 1 at
Telephone operator, . . . 1 at
H H . 1
(2) Assistant steward (assists the ma-
tron in supervision of male
kitchen help, porters, etc.), . 1 at
(3) .Matron, . . . . . 1 at
Cook, . . . . . . 1 at
“ . . . . 1 at
“ - . . . . . 1 at
Head chambermaid, . . . 1 at
Chambermaid, . . . 1 at
Kitchenmaid, . . . . 1 at
Office maid, . . . . 1 at
Table maids, . . . . 7 at
Housemaid, . . . . 1 at
Maid, . . . . . 1 at
Kitchenman, . ' . . . 1 at
“ . 1 at
. Houseman, . . . . 1 at
Porter, . . . . . 1 at
Scrub woman, . . . . 1 at
(4) Assistant engineer 1 (one meal a
day), . . . . . 1 at
Assistant engineers, 1 . . . 3 at
Firemen, 1 . . . . 3 at
(5) Supervisor of grounds, . . . 1 at
Laborer, . . . . . 1 at
(6) Superintendent of nurses . . 1 at
(a) Supervisor, women’s wards, . 1 at
Head nurses, . . . 4 at
Nurses, . . . 7 at
“ . . . 5 at
“ . . . 10 at
(b) Night supervisor, women’s
wards, . . . . 1 at
(0) Supervisor, men’s wards . 1 at
Head nurse, . . . 1 at
Head attendant, . . 1 at
Attendants, . . . 4 at
“ . . 2 at
“ . . . 11 at
Barber attendant, . . 1 at
(d) Night supervisor, men’s
wards, . . . . 1 at
$40.00 mo.
8.05 wk.
6.90 wk.
12.00 wk.
9.20 wk.
11.55 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
12.70 wk.
9.20 wk.
11.55 wk.
9.20 wk.
8.05 wk.
5.75 wk.
5.00 wk.
5 00 wk.
5.00 wk.
5.00 wk.
5.00 wk.
5.00 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
5.75 wk.
5.75 wk.
5.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
21.00 wk.
17.50 wk.
9.20 wk.
6.45 wk.
13.85 wk.
8.05 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.90 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
8.05 wk.
11.55 wk.
9.20 wk.
6.90 wk.
6.90 wk.
6.45 wk.
5.75 wk.
7.15 wk.

11.55 wk.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except. as speciﬁed.
395
TAUNTON STATE HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Taunton State Hospital is maintained for the care, control
and treatment of the insane, authorized by Acts of 1851, chapter
251, and ﬁrst opened in April, 1854. Colony at Raynham
established in 1899 on land bought from surplus funds of the
hospital.
(b) Located on Hodges Avenue, Taunton; colony in town of
Raynham. I
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 333 acres, of which 177
were at the colony.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $777,448.06.
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was 1,117.
Capacity of the institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,193.
(f) Number of officials and employees on July 1, 1914, was
291.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $291,300.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested partly in
the State Board of Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of
seven trustees, appointed by the Governor and Council for a
term of seven years, one member being appointed each year.
The names and residences of the trustees, with the dates of
expiration of their respective terms, on Sept. 1, 19-14, were as
follows: — -
Josiah C. Desmond, New Bedford, February, 1917.
Mrs. Elizabeth C. M. Gifford, Secretary, East Boston, February, 1918.
Simeon Borden, Esq., Fall River, February, 1916.
Mrs. Margaret C. Smith, Taunton, February, 1919.
Charles C. Cain, Jr., Taunton, February, 1915.
Philip E. Brady, Attleborough, February, 1920.
Arthur B. Reed, No. Abington, February, 1921.
The trustees may be removed by the Governor and Council.‘
The nature and extent of the trustees’ authority, and of the
authority of the State Board, as deﬁned by recent legislation
are described in the statements for the State Board of Insanity
and the Worcester State Hospital, pages 372 and 381.
396
‘The Board of Trustees elects annually from their own number
a chairman and secretary. Board meetings are held at the in-
stitution on the second Thursday of each month.
3. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent elected by the trustees, subject to
the approval of the State Board, for an indeﬁnite term. The
present superintendent is Arthur V. Goss, M.D., salary, $3,000
and maintenance. The superintendent is required to be a phy—
sician and to reside constantly at the institution. It is his duty
to receive, care for, and dismiss patients under the provisions of
the statutes made and provided for that purpose. Under the
direction of the Board of Trustees, and the State Board and
subject to the by-laws and regulations established by them, he
has charge of the patients, and of the building-s and grounds of
the institution, with their appurtenances, and is the chief ex-
ecutive oﬂicer and head of the institution in all respects. He is
accountable for the administration of the affairs of the institu-
tion, and for the discipline and working of all ofﬁcers and
employees‘. He appoints subordinate oﬂicers, subject to the ap -.
proval of the State Board; engages such nurses and other em-
ployees as the institution may require; and is authorized to
discharge any of them from service whenever, in his judgment,
the interests of the institution require it.
The treasurer is appointed by the trustees, subject to the
approval of the State Board. All other ofﬁcials and employees
are appointed by the superintendent or by the head of a depart-
ment with the approval of the superintendent, these appoint-
ments also being subject to the approval of the State Board.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The oﬂicials and employees of the hospital are organized into
twenty-four main groups or divisions, each of which is directly
responsible to the superintendent. Following is a list of all em-
ployees reporting to the superintendent, showing the head of
each department and the number employed therein on Aug.
1, 1913: ——
397
Superintendent, . 1
I. Treasurer and clerk, 2
II. Stenographers, . . . . . . . 3
III. Assistant superintendent, assistant physician, supervisors,
attendants, etc. (female patients), I . . . 54
IV. Assistant physician, supervisors, attendants, etc. (female
patients), . . . . . . . 33
V. Assistant physicians, supervisors, attendants, etc. (male
patients), . . . . . . . . . 47
VI. Assistant physician, supervisors, attendants, etc. (male
patients), . . . . . . . . . 31
VII. Assistant physician, matron, domestics, etc., Raynham
Colony, . . . . . . 5
VIII. Pathologist (position vacant Aug. 1, 1913).
IX. Superintendent of nurses, matron of nurses’ home and
assistant, 3
X. Social worker, 1
XI. Industrial teachers,‘ 3
XII. Druggist, . 1
XIII. Steward’s department, 43
XIV. Matron’s department, . . . . . 12
XV. Chief engineer, assistant engineers, ﬁremen, etc., 15
XVI. Head laundryman and assistants, 3
XVII. Head laundress and assistants, 17
XVIII. Head carpenter and carpenters, 3
XIX. Head painter and painters, 3
XX. Mason, 1
XXI. Florist, 1
XXII. Coachmen, 3
XXIII. House attendant, 1
XXIV. Telephone operators, 2
Total number of officials and employees, 288
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —-
No'rE. —— All officials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
Superintendent,
stated to the contrary.
I. Treasurer, . . .
Clerk, _. . . . . 1 at
II. Stenographer 1,1 (one meal a day), 1 at
Stenographer 1,2 (one meal a. day), 1 at
Stenographer, 1 at
1 at $3,000.00 yr.
1 at 1,300.00 yr.

8.10 wk.
48.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
1 Stenographers also receive orders from assistant physicians.
2 Receive no board except as speciﬁed.
398
III. Assistant superintendent (in charge of female
patients), . . . . .
Junior assistant physician (assisting physi-
1 at $1,800.00 yr.
cian, No. III.), . 1 at
Supervisor, . . . 1 at
Attendant (temporary), 1 at
Attendants (two temporary), 5 at
Attendant, . . . 1 at
Attendants (ﬁve temporary), 7 at
Supervisor, . . . 1 at
Attendants, 1 at
“ 1 at
“ 1 at
“ 5 at
“ 1 at
“ 3 at
Supervisor, . . . . 1 at
Attendants, . . , 1 at
“ . 1 at
“ . . . . . 5 at
“ . . . . . 12 at
Attendant (charge of cottage) . 1 at
Waitresses, . . . . 2 at
Watchman, . . . . . . 1 at
IV. Assistant physician (in charge of female
patients), 1 at
Supervisor, . . I . 1 at
Attendants (temporary), 1 at
Attendants, . 1 at
“ 1 at
“ 4 at
“ 3 at
“ I . _ . . . . 7 at
Night supervisor (also works in wards under
physician, N 0. III.), . 1 at
Attendants, 5 at
“ 4 at
“ 2 at
Waitresses, . . . . . . 2 at
V. Assistant physician (in charge ‘of male pa-
tients), . . .v . . 1 at
Junior assistant physician (assisting physi-
cian, No. V.), 1 at
Supervisor, . . . . 1 at
Attendants, . . . 2 at
Attendants (one temporary) 5 at
Attendants (two temporary), 7 at
Attendants, . . . 7 at
Attendants (temporary), 6 at
500.00 yr.
9.70 wk.
_ 7.40 wk.
5.80 wk.
5.10 wk.
4.65 wk.
9.70 wk.
7.40 wk.
6.95 wk.
6.25 wk.
5.80 wk.
5.10 wk.
4.65 wk.
9.70 wk.
7.40 wk.
6.25 wk.
5.80 wk.
_ 4.65 wk.
5.80 wk.
4.15 wk.
6.95 wk.
1,000.00 yr.
9.70 wk.
7 .40 wk.
6.95 wk.
6.25 wk.
_ 5.80 wk.
5.10 wk.
4.65 wk.
9.70 wk.
5.80 wk.
5.10 wk.
4.65 wk.
4.15 wk.
1,100.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
12.70 wk.
10.35 wk.
8.10 wk.
6.95 wk.
6.25 wk.
5.80 wk.
399
Supervisor (acting),
Attendant, . . .
Attendants (one temporary),
Attendants, . .
ll
ll
Matron (attendants’ home), .
Waitress,
Janitor, . . . . . .
VI. Assistant physician (in charge of male pa-
tients),
Supervisor,
Attendants,
‘l
Attendants (one temporary), . .
Night supervisor (also works in wards
under physician, No. V.) ,
Attendants, . .
l‘
(‘
Watchman, . . . . .
Barber (also works in wards under physician,
No. V.),
Waitresses, . . . . .' .
Assistant physician (in charge of Raynham
Colony and assisting in main hospital
as needed), . . .
Matron (Raynham farm),
Cook (Raynham farm),
Domestic (Raynham farm),
(t I‘ l‘
VII.
VIII. Pathologist (position vacant on Aug. 1, 1913).
IX. Superintendent of nurses (has charge of train-
ing school for nurses, and general direction
of nursing in wards for female patients),
Matron (nurses’ home),
Assistant (nurses’ home),
X. Social worker, . . .
XI. Industrial teacher 1 (shoe shop),
Industrial teacher (broom shop), .
Industrial teacher 1 (tailoring), . . .
Druggist (receives orders from assistant physi-
cians), . . .
Steward (house and provisions),
A. Clerk,
B. Storekeeper,
C. Baker,1 . .
Assistant baker,
XII.
XIII.
1 at
1 at
2 at
2at
7at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1at
2at
3at
6at
1 at
1at
3at
9at
1at
1 at
2at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
$7.40 wk.
9.25 wk.
7.85 wk.
6.95 wk.
6.25 wk.
5.80 wk.
5.10 wk.
5.10 wk.
7.60 wk.
1,000.00 yr.
11.55 wk.
8.10 wk.
6.95 wk.
5.80 wk.
11.55 wk.
8.10 wk.
6.25 wk.
5.80 wk.
6.95 wk.
8.10 wk.
4.15 wk.
800.00 yr.
5.55 wk.
5.10 wk.
4.65 wk.
2.10 wk.
900.00 yr.
6.95 wk.
4.65 wk.
7 5.00 mo.
12.20 wk.
11.05 wk.
11.05 wk.
40.00 mo.
1,200.00 yr.
5.80 wk.
11.55 wk.
14.50 wk.
10.35 wk.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
400
F. Porters ' (titles:
F92
. Head cook,
Assistant cook, . .
Kitchen helper (temporary),
Housekeeper, . .
Cook (officers’ kitchen), . .
Assistant cook (oﬁicers’ kitchen), .
Waitresses, . . . .
Domestics,
‘‘
(l
Domestics (one temporary),
Domestic, . . . .
“carman” and “pick-
up”),
Seamstress, . . . . .
Head farmer (lives at Raynham Colony;
nominally in charge of all farm
work),
Farmer 1 (Taunton),
Farmer 1 (Taunton),
Farmers 1 (Taunton),
Farmers (Taunton),
‘‘ H
Farmer 1 (Taunton) (three meals),
Farmer (Taunton),
H (‘
Farmers (Raynham) ,
H l C
u ' u
Janitor (Raynham),
Watchman 1 (Raynham),
XIV. Matron, . .
A.
B.
C.
D.
Dining room helper,
H l‘ (I
Porter (also receives orders from assist-
ant physicians),
Waitresses,
Domestics,
H
XV. Chief engineer 1 (meals only),
Assistant engineer (meals only),
Assistant engineers,1
Firemen, 1
Laborer,
Laborer, 1 . .
Electrician 1 (meals only),
Steam ﬁtter,1 . . .
XVI. Head laundryman (charge 0
ing) (temporary),
1 at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
1 at
3at
1 at
2at
1 at
2at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
1at
2at
1at
1at
1at
1at
4at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
3at
2at
3at
1at
1at
4at
5at
1at
1at
1at
1at
$11.55 wk.
8.10 wk.
5.80 wk.
7.60 wk.
5.10 wk.
4.15 wk.
5.10 wk.
4.65 wk.
4.40 wk.
4.15 wk.
3.70 wk.
3.00 wk.
7.40 wk.
5.10 wk.
1,000.00 yr.
13.85 wk.
11.05 wk.
9.90 wk.
8.10 wk.
6.95 wk.
6.95 wk.
6.25 wk.
5.80 wk.
8.75 wk.
6.95 wk.
6.45 wk.
7.15 wk.
9.90 wk.
10.35 wk.
6.95 wk.
3.70 wk.
11.55 wk.
4.15 wk.
4.15 wk.
3.70 wk.
1,400.00 yr.
78.00 mo.
66.00 mo.
14.00 wk.
14.00 wk.
9.90 wk.
18.00 wk.
14.00 wk.

Laundryman, .
i I
f machine wash-
1at
1at
1at
8.10 wk.
6.95 wk.
5.80 wk.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
401
XVII. Head laundress, . . , . . . . 1 at $8.10 wk.
Laundresses, . . . . . . 2 at 4.65 wk.
“ . . . . . 1 at 4.40 wk.
“ . . . . . . 12 at 4.15 wk.
“ . . . . . 1 at 3.70 wk.
XVIII. Head carpenter,1 . . . . . 1 at 3.25 day
Carpenters,1 . . . . . . 2 at 2.75 day
XIX. Head painter,1 . . . . . . 1 at 3.15 day
Painters,1 . . . . . . 2 at 2.60 day
XX. Mason,1 . . . . . . . 1 at 3.25 day
XXI. Florist 1 (house rent), . . . . . 1 at 17.35 wk.
XXII. Coachman, . . . . . . 1 at 41.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 5.80 wk.
XXIII. House attendant, . . . . . 1 at 5.55 wk.
XXIV. Telephone operator, . . . . . 1 at 5.80 wk.
“ “ . 1 at 4.65 wk.
NORTHAMPTON STATE HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Northampton State Hospital is maintained for the care
and treatment of the insane. It was authorized by chapter 454,
Acts of 1855, and ﬁrst opened on Aug. 16, 1858.
(5) Located in the city of Northampton.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 511 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $922,259.05.
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was‘ 894.
Capacity of the institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 819.
(7') Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 192.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $220,758.13.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested partly in
the State Board of Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board
of seven trustees, appointed by the Governor, with the advice
and consent of the Council, for a term of seven years, one mem-
ber being appointed each year. The trustees may also be re-
moved by the Governor and Council. The names and resi-
dences of the trustees on Sept. 1, 1914, were as follows: ——
Henry L. Williams, Chairman, Northampton, February, 1915.
Charles S. Shattuck, Hatﬁeld, February, 1916.
Joseph W. Stevens, Secretary, Greenﬁeld, February, 1917.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
402
Emily N. Newton, Holyoke, February, 1918.
Caroline A. Yale, Northampton, February, 1919.
Dr. Luke Corcoran, Springﬁeld, February, 1920.
John McQuaid, Pittsﬁeld, February, 1921.
The nature and extent of the trustees’ authority, and that of
the State Board, are described in the statements for the State
Board of Insanity and the Worcester State Hospital on pages
372 and 381.
The Board of Trustees elects a chairman and secretary.
Meetings are held each month at the hospital, and informal
visits are made between the regular monthly meetings.
3 . Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent, elected by the trustees, subject to
the approval of the ‘State Board, for an indeﬁnite term. The
present superintendent is Dr. John A. Houston, salary $3,000 a
year and maintenance. He is held responsible for every depart-
ment of the institution and has authority over all employees.
The treasurer is appointed by the trustees, subject to the
approval of the State Board. All other ofﬁcials and employees
are appointed by the superintendent, with the approval of the
State Board, and may be discharged by him. Each ofﬁcial and
employee at the head of a department has full charge of that
department, under the control and direction of the superin-
tendent.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂieials and Employees and Rates
.of Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the hospital are organized into
fourteen main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent. Following is a list of the groups
of employees reporting to the superintendent, showing the head
of each department and the number employed therein on Aug.
1, 1913: —-
Superintendent, . . . . .
I. Secretary to the superintendent, .
II. Treasurer and storekeeper, .
III. Stenographers, . . . . . : . . .
IV. Assistant superintendent, assistant physicians and male ward
service, . . . . . . . . 44
V. Assistant physicians and female ward service, . . . 41
NNHl-d
403
VI. Visiting physician in out-patient department, 1
Matron’ s department,
VH' { Steward’s department, 36
VIII. Chief engineer’s department, 10
IX. Plumber, . . 1
X. Carpenters, 4
XI. Painters, . . . . 2
XII. Head farmer’s department, . 23
XIII. Florist, . . 1
XIV. Coachman, 1
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 170
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
NOTE. -- All ofﬁcials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . . . . . ._ . 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
I. Secretary to superintendent, . . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
II. Treasurer and purchasing agent 1 (two meals a
day), . . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Storekeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
III. Stenographer, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
‘1
. . . . . 1 at 15.00 mo.
IV. Assistant superintendent and physician (male

patients), . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Assistant physician, . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 700.00 yr.
Supervisor of attendants, . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Night nurse, . . . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . . 1 at 43.00 mo.
“ . . . . 2 at 42.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 41.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 38.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 36.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 34.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 5 at 33.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 32.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 2 at 31.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 23 at 30.00 mo.
V. Assistant physician (female patients), . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Assistant physician (temporary), . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Superintendent of nurses, . . . . 1 at 58.00 mo.
Assistant superintendent of nurses, . 1 at 44.00 mo.
Nurses, . . . . . . 1 at 41.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 37 .00 mo.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
404
Nurses, 1 at
“ . . . . . 1 at
“ .. . . . . . 33 at
VI. Visiting physician in out-patient department, 1 . 1 at
VII {Matrom . . . . ' . . 1 at
' Steward 1 (house rent and three meals a day), . 1 at
Baker, . . 1 at
Assistant baker, 1 at
Cook, 1 at
“ . 1 at
Kitchenmen, 2 at
Kitchenmaids, 1 at
“ 4 at
“ 1 at
Housemaids, 1 at
“ 1 at
“ 3 at
“ 1 at
Waitresses, 2 at
Seamstresses, 1 at
“ . . . 2 at
Seamstress and usher, . . 1 at
Laundryman 1 (two meals a day), 1 at
Laundryman, . . . . . 1 at
Laundress 1 (one meal a day and house rent), . 1 at
Laundresses, 2 at
“ 2 at
“ . 1 at
Clothesmarker, 1 at
Usher, . . . . . 1 at
VIII. Chief engineer1 (one meal and house rent), 1 at
Assistant engineer 1 (two meals a day), . 1 at
Assistant engineer 1 (two meals a day), . 1 at
Assistant engineer, . . 1 at
Fireman 1 (two meals a day), 1 at
Fireman, 1 at
“ 1 at
“ 1 at
“ . . . . . . 1 at
Repair man, plumber 1 (two meals and house
rent), . . . . . 1 at
IX. Plumber 1 (one meal a day and house rent), 1 at
X. Carpenters 1 (one receives one meal a day), 2 at
Carpenter 1 (one meal a day), . 1 at
Carpenter 1 (two meals a day), 1 at
XI. Painters, 1 . . . . 2 at
XII. Head farmer1 (house rent), 1 at
Farmers, 1 at
“ 3 at
“ 1 at
“ 3 at
$35.00 mo.
33.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
37.50 mo.
50.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
16.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
17 .00 mo.
16.00 mo.
10.00 mo.
17.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
17.00 mo.
55.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
17.00 mo.
16.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
1,000.00 yr.
60.00 mo.
55.00 mo.
49.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
46.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
43.00 mo.
36.00 mo.
2.25 day
1,000.00 yr.

3.00 day
2.75 day
2.50 day
3.00 day
90.00 mo.
' 40.00 m0.
35.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
405
Farmers, . . . . . . . 1 at $28.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 27.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 4 at 25.00 mo.
Farmers 1 (temporary), . . . . 6 at 1.75 day
Herdsman (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
Laborer 1 (two meals and house rent), . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
XIII. Florist 1 (house rent), . . . . . 1 at 65.00 mo.
XIV. Coachman 1 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
DANVERS STATE HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Danvers State Hospital is maintained for the care, control
and treatment of the insane (authorized by Acts of 1873, chapter
239), and ﬁrst opened in May, 1878.
(b) Located in Danvers; post-office address, Hathorne, Mass. ;
part of land (used as a colony) situated in Middleton.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 509 acres.
(cl) Total valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock,
Nov. 30, 1913, was $1,694,488.49.
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was 1,455.
Capacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,347.
(f) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 332.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $355,000.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested partly in
the State Board of Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of
seven trustees appointed by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council, for a term of seven years, one member
being appointed each year. The trustees may also be removed
by the Governor and Council. The names and residences of
the trustees on Sept. 1, 1914, were as follows: —
Mr. S. Herbert Wilkins, Chairman, Salem, February, 1916.
Miss Mary Ward Nichols, Recording Secretary, Danvers, February, 1915.
Mr. Samuel Cole, Corresponding Secretary, Beverly, February, 1920.
Mr. Seward W. Jones, Newton Highlands, February, 1917.
Mr. Ernest B. Dane, Boston, February, 1918.
Miss Annie M. Kilham, Beverly, February, 1919.
Mr. Dan A. Donahue, Salem, February, 1921.
The nature and extent of the trustees’ authority, and of the
authority of the State Board, are described in the statements for
the State Board of Insanity and the Worcester State Hospital,
pages 372 and 381.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
406
The Board of Trustees elect annually from their own number
a chairman and secretary. Regular meetings of the Board are
held on the second Friday of each month. Standing committees
for 1913 were as follows: — '
Building Committee. —- Mr. S. Herbert Wilkins, Mr. Ernest B. Dane.
Finance Committee. —- Mr. S. Herbert Wilkins, Mr. Horace H. Atherton,
Miss Mary W. Nichols.
3. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent appointed by the trustees,.subject to
the approval of the State Board. The present superintendent
is George M. Kline, M.D., salary $3,000 per annum and main-
tenance. -
Principal officers and heads of departments are appointed by
the superintendent, subject to the approval of the State Board.
All other employees are appointed directly by the superintendent
or through the heads of the various departments. Each ofﬁcial at
the head of a department has full charge of his department
under the control and direction of the superintendent.
5. Organization, Classes of Officials and Employees, and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the hospital are organized into
twelve main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent. Following is a list of all em-
ployees reporting to the superintendent, showing the head of
each department and the number employed therein on Aug.
1, 1913: —
Superintendent, . . . . . 1
I. Treasurer and clerks, . . . . . . . 4
II. Clerk, stenographers and ushers, . . . . i . 5
III. Assistant superintendent‘ and physician (charge female
patients), . . . . . . . . . 1
A. Nursing service, female wards: 1 ~—
1. Superintendent of nurses, '. . . . . 1
2. Supervisor of female nurses, head nurses, nurses,
etc. (female wards), . . . . . 32
3. Industrial worker, . . . . . . 1
4. Head seamstress and seamstresse . . . 3
B. Assistant physician, head nurses and nurses, . . 18
C. Assistant physician, head nurses and nurses, . . Y 37

1 The superintendent of nurses, supervisor of female nurses, industrial worker and head
seamstress report directly to the assistant superintendent.
407
IV.
Assistant physician (charge male patients), .
A. Nursing service, male wards: 1 —
1. Supervisor of male attendants, assistant super-
visors, head attendants, attendants, etc. (male
wards), . .
2. Shoemaker and assistant, .
3. Tailor, . . ‘
B. Assistant physician, head attendants, attendants,
C. Assistant physician, head attendants, attendants,
. Clinical director and pathologist, and technician, .
VI. . . . .
VII.
VIII. .
. Matron’s department, . . . . .
. Chief engineer, assistant engineers, ﬁremen, etc., .
XI.
XII.
Pharmacist, . . .
Social worker,
Steward’s department,
Superintendent of construction, carpenters, painters, etc.,
Head farmer, farm hands, gardeners, etc.,
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, .
23
29
28
34
28
331
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
NOTE. — A11 officials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
I. Treasurer 2 (acting steward, Aug. 1, 1913), 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Clerk, . 1. . . . 1 at 10.00 wk.
Clerk 2 (one meal), . 1 at 10.00 wk.
Clerk 2 (temporary) (one meal), 1 at 7.00 wk.
II. Ofﬁce employees: ——
Superintendent’s clerk, . 1 at 8.60 wk.
Stenographers 2 (one meal a day), 2 at 10.40 wk.
Ushers, . . . . . 2 at 6.95 wk.
III. Assistant superintendent and physician (charge
of female patients), . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
A. Nursing service, female wards: 3 -—
1. Superintendent of nurses, 1 at 13.40 wk.

2. Supervisor of female nurses (charge
of all nurses on female wards), 1 at 13.40 wk.
a. Night supervisor, . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Night relief, 2 at 5.7 5 wk.
b. Head nurse, . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Nurses, . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
“ . . . . 3 at 5.75 wk.
1 The supervisor of male attendants, shoemaker and tailor report directly to physician,
N0. IV.
2 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
11 The superintendent of nurses, supervisor of female nurses, industrial worker and head
seamstress report directly to the assistant superintendent.
408
Nurses,
Night nurses,
0. Head nurse, .
Nurses,
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1‘
Night nurse,
d. Head nurse, . .
e. Head nurse (tuberculosis build—
ing),
Nurse,
Maid,
f. Relief nurse,
9. Relief nurse, . .
h. Matron at nurses’ home,
3. Industrial worker (also works in
wards under physician, No. IV.),
4. Head seamstress, . . .
Seamstress,
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B. Assistant physician 1 (female patients),
a. Head nurse, .
Nurses,
(I
b. Head nurse, .
Nurses,
(I .
0. Head nurse, .
d. Head nurse, . . . .
C. Assistant physician 1 (female patients),
a. Head nurse, .
Nurses,
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Night nurse,
I). Head nurse, .
Nurses,
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Night nurse,
0. Head nurse, .
d. Head nurse, .
Nurse, . . . .
6. Supervisor at Middleton Colony,
Nurses and attendants,
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Seamstress,
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1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
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1 at
1 at
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1 at
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1 at
1 at
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1 at
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3at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
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1 at
$4.60 wk.
5.75 wk.
9.25 wk.
6.95 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
5.75 wk.
6.95 wk.
4.60 wk.
5.75 wk.‘
3.70 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
5.75 wk.
11.55 wk.
7.50 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.15 wk.
900.00 yr.
5.75 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
6.95 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
800.00 yr.
9.25 wk.
8.05 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
7.50 wk.
6.95 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
5.75 wk.
5.75 wk.
6.95 wk.
5.75 wk.
9.25 wk.
6.35 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.

5.75 wk.
1 All head nurses working in wards under physicians, B and C, report directly to supervisor
of female nurses.
409
IV. Assistant physician (charge male patients), . 1 at $1,400.00 yr.
A. Nursing service, male wards: 1 ——
1. Supervisor of male attendants, . 1 at 75.00 mo.
Assistant supervisor, . . 1 at 10.40 wk.
' Assistant supervisor, . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
(1) Attendant, . . 1 at 7.50 wk.
(2) Head attendant, . 1 at 7.50 wk.
Attendant, . . 1 at 7.50 wk.
(3) Head attendant, . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Attendants, . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
“ . . 2 at 5.75 wk.
“ . . 1 at 4.60 wk.
Night attendant, . 1 at 5.75 wk.
v(4) Head attendant, . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Attendants, . . 2 at 6.95 wk.
“ . . 4 at 5.75 wk.
Night attendant, . 1 at 6.95 wk.
“ “ . 1 at 5.75 wk.
(5) Head attendant (Grove
Hall), . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Special detail attend-
ant, . . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
Attendant, . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
Night watchman, . 1 at 7.50 wk.
(6) Attendant ' (Dayton
Hall), . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
(7) Head attendant (tu-
berculosis build-

ing), . . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
Attendant, . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
Night watch, . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
(8) Special detail attend-
ant, . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
(9) Detail attendant, . 1 at 7.50 Wk.
(10) Detail attendants, . 2 at 6.95 wk.
(11) Barber, . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
(12) Barber, . . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
(13) Store attendant, . 1 at 5.75 wk.
(14) Head musician, . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
Musicians, . . 3 at 5.75 wk.
b. Night supervisor, . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Traveling night watch, . 1 at 6.95 wk.
Night relief, . . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
“ “ . . . 2 at 5.75 wk.
2. Shoemaker, . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
Shoemaker, . . . . 1 at 4.60 wk.
3. Tailor, . . . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
1 Supervisor of male attendants, head shoemaker and tailor report directly to assistant
physician, No. IV.
410
B. Assistant physician,1 . . . .
1. Head attendant,
Attendant,
2. Head attendant,
Attendant,
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3. Head attendant,
Attendants,
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4. Head attendant,
Attendants,
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Night attendant,
C. Assistant physician,1
1. Head attendant,
2. Head attendant,
Attendant,
3. Head attendant,
Attendant,
4. Head attendant,
Attendants,
Night attendant,
Night special, . . . .
V. Clinical director and pathologist 2 (one meal a
day, . . . .
Technician 2 (one meal a day),
VI. Pharmacist, .
VII. Social worker,
VIII. Stewardz2—
Steward’s clerk 2 (one meal a day),
Baker, . .
Assistant baker
Cook, . .
Assistant cook,
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Night cook, .
Meat cutter, . . . I
Kitchenmen,
Domestics,
H
Waiter,
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Housekeeper, Grove Hall,
Housekeeper, Dayton Hall, .
' Cook (Middleton Colony),
Domestic (colony), .
1 at $1,000.00 yr.
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1at
4at
1at
1at
1 at
4at
1at
1at
1at
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1at
1at
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1 at
1 at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
1at
4at
1at
1 at
1at
1at
1at
1 at
5.75 wk.
5.7 5 wk.
6.95 wk.
6.95 wk.
5.75 wk.
9.25 wk.
6.35 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.95 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
5.75 wk.
600.00 yr.
5.75 wk.
' 6.35 wk.
5.75 wk.
6.95 wk.
6.95 wk.
9.25 wk.
‘ 5.75 wk.
7.50 wk.
5.75 wk.
1,900.00 yr.
11.55 wk.
10.40 wk.
50.00 mo.
9.25 wk.
13.85 wk.
8.05 wk.
13.85 wk.
8.05 wk.
6.95 wk.
6.95 wk.
8.05 wk.
4.60 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
6.35 wk.
5.75 wk.
6.95 wk.
4.60 wk.
6.35 wk.
4.15 wk.

1 All head attendants working in wards under physicians, B and C, report directly to super—
,visor of male attendants.
2 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
2 Position vacant Aug. 1, 1913; treasurer acting as steward.
411
Porter 1 (two meals a day), .
Janitor,
IX. Matron,
Domestics,
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Waitresses,
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Head laundryman, 1
Laundryman, .
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Laundresses,
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Laundress (temporary),
Cook, officers’ kitchen,
Domestic, .
Cook, supervisors,
X. Chief engineer,1
Assistant engineers,1
Assistant engineer,1 . . . .
Assistant engineer 1 (Middleton Colony),
Firemen,1 . . . . .
Firemen 1 (Middleton Colony),
Electrician, 1 . . .
Electrician’s helper 1 (temporary),
Plumbers 1 (temporary),
Plumber,1 .
Plumber’s helper,1
Machinist,1 .
Machinist laborers,1 . .
XI. Superintendent of construction,1
Head carpenter,1
Carpenters,1 . . .
Carpenters (temporary), -.
Carpenter,1
Painter,1
Painters,1
Head mason,1
Masons,1 . .
Masons1 (temporary),
Mason1 (temporary),
Tenders,1
Tender,1 .
Blacksmith,1 . .
Blacksmith’s helper,1
XII. Head farmer,1 .
Farm hand,1
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1 at
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1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
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1 at
1 at
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1 at
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1 at
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1 at
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1 at
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1 at
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let
1 at
1 at
Sat
1 at
$11.55 wk.
6.95 wk.
9.80 wk.
5.10 wk.
4.60 wk.
4.15 wk.
4.60 wk.
4.15 wk.
17.00 wk.
5.20 wk.
4.15 wk.
5.75 wk.
4.60 wk.
4.15 wk.
4.15 wk.
9.25 wk.
4.60 wk.
8.00 wk.
1,400.00 yr.

Farm hands,
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2.95 day
2.35 day
2.35 day
2.83%,— day
2.83%; day
2.95 day
1.25 day
4.80 day
3.75 day
2.00 day
3.50 day
2.25 day
3.75 day
3.25 day
3.00 day
3.00 day
2.60 day
3.00 day
2.60 day
3.50 day
3.50 day
.60 hr.
2.25 day
2.25 day
2.00 day
3.00 day
2.25 day
23.05 wk.
17.50 wk.
1.15 day
1.00 day
5.00 wk.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
412
Farm hands 1 (temporary), . . . . 2 at $2.25 day
Farm hand 1 (temporary), . . . . 1 at 2.00 day
Farm hands1 (temporary), . . . . 2 at 1.00 day
Herdsman,1 . . . . . . 1 at 15.00 wk.
Gardener1 (Middleton Colony), . . . 1 at 13.85 wk.
Florist, . . . . . . . 1 at 11.55 wk.
Moth workers1 (one on leave of absence on
Aug. 1, 1913), . . . . . 2 at 2.25 day
Teamster,1 . . . . . . 1 at 10.40 wk.
Teamsters,1 . . . . . . 2 at 10.00 wk.
Coachman 1 (three meals a day), . . . 1 at 11.55 wk.
Stableman, . . . . . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 5.30 wk.
WESTBOROUGH STATE HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) This institution is maintained for the care of the insane,
female habitual inebriates and persons addicted to the intemper-
ate use of narcotics (authorized by Acts of 1884, chapter 322),
and ﬁrst opened for patients in December, 1886. Physicians at
this institution must be of the homoeopathic school of medicine.
(b) Located in the town of Westborough.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 763 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $868,057.
(e) Average number of patients during 1913 was 1,241.
Capacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,193.
(7‘) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 372.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $331,700.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested partly in
the State Board of Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of
seven members, appointed by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council, for a term of seven years, one member
being appointed each year. They may also be removed by the
Governor and Council. The names and residences of the trustees
on Sept. 1, 1914, were as follows :—
John L. Coﬂin, M.D., Chairman, Northborough, February, 1921.
Eliza C. Durfee, Secretary, Fall River, February, 1915.
William Avery Cary, Esq., Medford, February, 1918.
George B. Dewson, Esq., Cohasset, February, 1917.
John M. Merriam, Esq., Sherborn, February, 1920.
Sarah B. Williams, Taunton, February, 1916.
Walter F. Mahoney, Westborough, February, 1919.
1 Nonresident; receive no board except as speciﬁed.
413
The nature and extent of the trustees’ authority, and of the
authority of the State Board, are described in the statement for
the State Board of Insanity and the Worcester State Hospital,
pages 372 and 381.
The Board of Trustees elects annually from their own number
a‘ chairman and secretary. Regular meetings are held on the
ﬁrst Thursday of each month. In addition, two members visit
the hospital every month. Standing committees appointed for
1913 were: —
Construction Committee. —— Dr. Cofﬁn, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Cary, Mr. Pick-
ford.1
House Committee. —— Miss Durfee, Miss Williams, Mr. Dewson.
Farm Committee.-— Dr. Coffin, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Cary, Miss Durfee.
Finance Committee. —— Dr. Coffin, Mr. Dewson, Mr. Pickford.
Visiting Committee. —— March, Miss Williams, Mr. Merriam; April, Miss
Durfee, Mr. Cary, Mr. Pickford; May, Miss Durfee, Miss Williams; June,
Miss Williams, Mr. Cary, Dr. Coffin; July, Dr. Coffin, Mr. Cary; August,
Miss Durfee, Dr. Coffin, Mr. Pickford; September, Mr. Merriam, Miss Dur-
fee, Mr. Cary; October, Mr. Pickford, Mr. Dewson; November, Mr. Dewson,
Miss Williams; December, Mr. Pickford, Mr. Merriam; January, Dr. Coffin,
Mr. Dewson; February, Mr. Merriam, Mr. Dewson.
3. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent appointed by the trustees, subject to
the approval of the State Board, for an indeﬁnite term. The
present superintendent is Harry Spalding, M.D., salary $3,000.
In addition to this, he receives maintenance. The superin-
tendent acts as executive head of the institution, having com—
plete management of patients, employees, funds and property,
subject to the approval and rules and regulations of the trus-
' tees and the State Board.
The treasurer is appointed by the trustees, subject to the
approval of the State Board. All other employees are appointed
by the superintendent, subject to the approval of the State
Board. Each official at the head of a department has full
charge of his department under the direction of the superin-
tendent.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the hospital are organized into
nine main groups or divisions, each of which is directly responsi-
ble to the superintendent. The names of these groups and the

1 Since resigned.
414
number of persons in each on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the
following outline: —
Superintendent, . . . ' . . 1
I. Treasurer and clerks, . . . 4
II. Assistant superintendent and physician, . . . 1
A. Assistant physician, head supervisor, supervisors, -
nurses, etc. (female wards), . . 31
B. Assistant physician, head supervisor, supervisors,
attendants, etc. (male wards), 17
C. Pharmacist, . . 1
D. Stenographers, . . . . . . . 4
III. Assistant physician (charge of chronic male and colony
service), . . . . . . 1
Assistant physicians, supervisors, attendants, etc., 77
IV. Assistant physician (charge of chronic female service), . . 1
Assistant physicians, supervisors, head nurses, nurses, etc., 62
V. Pathologist and laboratory assistant, 2
VI. Steward’s department, . . . . . 71
VII. Chief engineer, assistant engineers, ﬁremen, etc. , . 22
VIII. Head carpenter, carpenters, painters, etc., 12
IX. Head farmer, gardeners, farm hands, etc., 28
Total number of officials and employees, . 335
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —-
NOTE. —- All officials and employees receive board and lodging, except where
special allowance for maintenance is made.
Superintendent, .
I. Treasurer, .
Assistant clerk, .
“ “ u 0 0 o n 0
Assistant clerk (provisional), . . .
11. Assistant superintendent and physician 1 (charge
of acute service), . . . . .
A. Assistant physician (wards for female
patients), . . . .
1. Head supervisor (also on chronic
female service), . . .
Occupation supervisor (on all
a. wards for female patients),
Supervisor, . . . .
Nurses (one night nurse),
Nurses, . . .
Nurses (one night nurse),
Nurse, . . . .
Nurses (four night nurses), .
' 1 at $3,000.00 yr.

1 at 1,000.00 yr.
1 at 45.00 mo.
1 at 35.00 mo.
1 at 25.00 mo. '
1 at 1,800.00 yr.
1 at 800.00 yr.
1 at 75.00 mo.
1 at 52.00 mo.
1 at 50.00 mo.
3 at 25.00 mo.
2 at 23.00 mo.
4 at 21.00 mo.
1 at 20.00 mo.
16 at 18.00 mo.
1 Has general oversight, in certain particulars, of work of all other physicians.
415
b. Clothing supervisor (also on
chronic female service),
B. Assistant physician (wards for male
patients) (part time; also on chronic
male service), . .
1. Head supervisor (also on chronic
male service), . .
Assistant supervisor (also on
chronic male service), .
Assistant supervisor (also on
chronic male service),
Attendant, .
Attendant (night),
Attendants, . .
Attendants (two night
attendants), . .
b. Night supervisor (also on
chronic male service),
0. Clothing supervisor (also on
chronic male service),
C. Pharmacist, . . . . . .
D. Stenographers (also under superintendent),
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III. Assistant physician (charge of chronic male and
colony service),
Assistant physician, . . . .
Assistant physician (also on acute male
wards): ——
1. Head supervisor (also on acute male
wards): ~—
Assistant supervisor (also on acute
male wards): ——
Assistant supervisor (also on acute
male wards): —-
Attendants,
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Attendants (one relief),
Attendants,
‘‘
Attendants (two relief), .
b. Night supervisor (also on acute
male wards): —
Attendants (one relief),
0. Clothing supervisor (also on acute
male wards) : —
d. Janitor, . . _ . . .
0. Assistant supervisor (Richmond
Colony),
Attendants,
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2 at
1 at
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2 at
1 at
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$47.50 mo.
750.00 yr.
75.00 mo.
47.25 mo.
32.75 mo.
35.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
26.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
54.00 mo.
37 .00 mo.
‘ 30.00 mo.
52.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
1,200.00 yr.
. 800.00 yr.
33.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
29.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
27 .00 mo.
26.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
1 at
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1 at
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25.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
46.15 mo.
36.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
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Attendants, 1 at
l‘ 1 “ . i . . . 2 at
Attendants (two night attend-
ants), . . . . 5 at
f. Assistant supervisor (Warren
farm), . . 1 at
Attendants, . . . . 2 at
Attendants (one night attend-
ant), . . . . . 4 at
Attendant (charge of mattress
shop), 1 at
Attendants, 1 at
“ . . . . 2 at
g. Assistant supervisor (Heath farm), 1 at
Attendant, . . . . 1 at
2. Supervisor (Sunrise Colony for women), 1 at
Nurses, 1 at
“ 1 at
“ 5 at
4 “ . . . . . 3 at
IV. Assistant physician 1 (charge of chronic female
service), . 1 at
Assistant physician, . 1 at
Assistant physician, . . . . 1 at '
Assistant physician (relief), . . . . 1 at
1. Supervisor (also on acute female service) : -—
Assistant supervisor, . . 1 at
a. Assistant supervisor, . . 1 at
Assistant supervisor (temporary), 1 at
(1) Head nurse, 1 at
Nurses, 1 at
“ 4 at
(2) Head nurse, 1 at
Nurses, 1 at
“ 3 at
“ 4 at
(3) Nurses, 1 at
“ 6 at
“ 1 at
“ 1 at
“ 1 at
“ . 1 at
“ . . 17 at
Waitress, 1 at
b. Night supervisor, 1 at
Nurses, . 1 at
“ 4 at
“ . . . 5 at
' c. Matron nurses’ home, 1 at

$28.00 mo.
27 .00 mo.
26.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
57.25 mo.
32.75 mo.
30.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
26.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
43.15 mo.
30.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
23.00 mo.
21.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
1,500.00 yr.
1,000.00 yr.
800.00 yr.
50.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
23.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
23.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
21.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
23.00 mo.
21.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
1 Nonresident; receives an additional allowance of $300 per annum for maintenance.
417
V. Pathologist, . . .
VI. St
Laboratory assistant, 1
eward, . . . . .
Assistant steward and Storekeeper,
Store teamster,
Matron, .
Supply matron, .
Chef, . . .
Cook, Administration,
Cook, Richmond,
Cook, Talbot,
Cook, colony,
Cook, order,
' Cook, farm,
Cook, Spear,
Cook, supply,
Cook, Warren, . .
Cook, superintendent’s
Cook, relief,
Cook, Heath,
Baker, .
Butcher, 1 . .
Butcher’s helper,
Housekeeper, .
Telephone operator,
Administration kitchen girl,
Main kitchen girl,
Talbot kitchen girl, .
Chambermaid,
4‘
Hall girls,
Hall boy,
Main kitchenmen,
Talbot kitchenman,
Main kitchen boys,
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Basement man,
H H
H (6
Basement boy,
Kitchenmen,
H
Waitress, superintendent’s house, .
Waitresses, Administration building, .
Waitresses, Congregate dining room, .
Waitresses, female help building
Head laundress, . . . .
Laundry helper,
Laundress, Richmond,
Laundry girl, .
1 at $2,400.00 yr.
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1 at
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1 at
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1at
2at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
1at
2at
3at
2at
1at
1at
1 at
1at
25.00 mo.
1,500.00 yr.
71.50 mo.
25.00 mo.
55.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
80.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
33.00 mo..
30.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
26.00 mo.
26.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
81.00 mo.
55.00 mo.
21.75 mo.
40.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
21.75 mo.
21.7 5 mo.
21.75 mo.
30.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
21.75 mo.
30.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 moi
21.75 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
21.75 mo.
25.00 mo.
21.75 mo.
21.75 mo.
21.75 mo.
53.50 mo.
38.00 mo.
32.75 mo.
28.15 mo.

1 Nonresident; receives an additional allowance of $15 per month for maintenance.
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'Laundrymen, . . . . . . 2 at $27.50 mo.
Laundresses, helpers, etc., ' . . . 6 at 26.00 mo.
Laundryman, . . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
Seamstress, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Seamstresses, . . . . . . 1 at 23.50 mo.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 20.00 mo.
- Night watchman, . . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Expressman, . . . . . . 1 at 23.00 mo.
VII. Chief engineer, . . . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at 91.00 mo.
Assistant engineer, 1 . . . . . 1 at 80.00 mo.
Assistant engineers, 1 . . . . . 2 at 2.67 day
Engineer, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 2.67 day
Assistant engineer, 1 . . . . . 1 at 2.00 day
Assistant engineer (temporary), . . . 1 at 2.67 day
Engineer’s assistant, . . . . . 1 at 55.00 mo.
Fireman, 1 . . . . . . . 1 at 2.67 day
Fireman, . .' . . . . . 1 at 52.00 mo.
Firemen, 1 . . . . . . . 2 at 2.00 day
Fireman, 1 . . . . . . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
Firemen, . . . .' .- . 4 at 2.00 day
Fireman, . . . . . . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
Electrician, ., . . . . . 1 at 3.00 day
Plumber, . . . . . . . 1 at 3.70 day
Assistant plumber, 1 . . . . 1 at 2.30 day
VIII. Head carpenter, . . . . . . 1 at 105.00 mo.
Carpenters (two temporary), . . . 6 at 3.00 day
Carpenter (temporary), . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
Paiiiter, . . . . . . . 1 at 3.25 day
' “ . . . . . . . 1 at 2.7 5 day
Mason, . . . . . . . 1 at 3.50 day
Tender, . . . . . . . 1 at 1.00 day
IX. Head farmer, . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Gardener, . . . . . . . 1 at 65.00 mo.
Assistant gardener, . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 27.50 mo.
Lawn man, . . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
Coachman, . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Farm foreman, . . . ‘ . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Farm hands, . . . . . . 4 at 27.50 mo.
“ “ . . . . . . 3 at 27.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . . . 4 at 25.00 mo.
Farm helper, . . . . . . 1 at 3.70 wk.
Farm watchman, . . . . . 1 at 27 .50 mo.
Teamsters, . . - . . . . 2 at 27.00 mo.
Barn man, . . . . ' . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Poultry man, . . . . ~ . .. 1 at ‘ 25.00 mo.
Choremen, . . . . . . 2 at 27.50 mo.
Piggery man, . . . . . ., 1 at 30.00 mo.
Blacksmith, . . . . < . . 1 at 2.75 day

1 Nonresident; receives an additional allowance of $5 per week for maintenance.
'
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F OXBOROUGH STATE HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Foxborough State Hospital is maintained for the ‘care and
treatment of the insane. Authorized by Acts of 1889 (chapter
414), and ﬁrst opened in February, 1893. Until the present year
it received inebriates and persons addicted to the use of drugs, but its
inmates of these classes have been transferred to Norfolk State
Hospital. '
(b) Located at Chestnut and North streets in the town of
Foxborough.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 103 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $297,719.77.
(e) Average number of patients during 1913 was 361. Capac-
ity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 299.
Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 89.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $108,330.
2. Control and Direct-ion.
Control and direction of the institution are vested partly in
the State Board of Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of
seven trustees, appointed by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council, for a term of seven years, one member
being appointed each year. The trustees may also be removed
by the Governor and Council. The names and residences of
the trustees on Sept. 1, 1914, with the dates of expiration of
their respective terms, were as follows: ——
Henry T. Schaefer, Chairman, Boston, February, 1921.
Thomas J. Scanlon, M.D., Boston, February, 1920.
George C. Shields, Mansﬁeld, February, 1919.
Mrs. Mary A. Mahan, Boston, February, 1918.
Sarah E. Coppinger, M.D., Secretary, Boston, February, 1917 .
Joseph H. Guillett, Lowell, February, 1916.
Isaac Heller, Boston, February, 1915.
The nature and extent of the trustees’ authority, and of the
.authority of the State Board, are described in the statements
for the State Board of Insanity and the Worcester State Hos-
pital, pages 372 and 381. ‘
The Board of Trustees elects annually from their own number
a chairman and secretary. During the year 1913 meetings of the
Board were held at the hospital the ﬁrst Wednesday of each month.
420
3. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent elected by the trustees, subject to
the approval of the State Board, for an indeﬁnite term. The
present superintendent is Dr. Albert C. Thomas, salary, $2,500 with
maintenance.
All other officials and employees are appointed by the super-
intendent, subject to approval by the State Board. The hospital
is now being reorganized as an institution for the insane, all inebriates
and cases of drug addiction having been transferred to the Norfolk
State Hospital.
4. Organization, Classes 0]‘ Oﬁ’icials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The oﬂicials and employees of the hospital were organized on
Aug. 1, 1913, into nine main groups or divisions, each of which
was directly responsible to the superintendent. The names of
these groups and the number of persons in each group are shown
in the following outline: —
Superintendent and treasurer, . . 1
I. Telephone operators, . '. . . . . 2_
II. First assistant physician, assistants and attendants, 23
III. Physician to out-patient department and assistant, 2
IV. Steward’s department, . . . 27
V. Chief engineer, assistants and ﬁremen, . 10
VI. Construction laborers, 3
VII. Mechanics, . . 2
VIII. Head farmer and farm laborers, 9
IX. Coachman, 1
Total number of officials and employees, 80
The classes of oﬂicials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
NOTE. — All ofﬁcials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent and treasurer, . . . . . 1 at $250.00 mo.
I. Telephone operator (day), . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
Telephone operator (night), . . . . 1 at 15.00 mo.
II. First assistant physician, . . . . 1 at 150.00 mo.
Junior assistant physician, . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
" Supervisor, . . . . . . i 1 at 57.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . . 2 at‘ 45.00 mo.
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Attendant 1 (table board), . . . 1 at $45.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . . 1 at 40.50 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
“ . - . . . . 1 at 39.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 2 at 34.00 mo.
Attendant, 1 . . . . . 1 at 34.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . . 2 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 5 at 28.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 27.00 mo.
“ 3 at 25.00 mo.
III. Physician to out-patient department 1 (dinner
furnished on weekly visit), . . . 1 at 125.00 mo.
Assistant 1 (dinner furnished on weekly visit), 1 at 100.00 mo.
IV. Steward and purchasing agent 1 (dinners and
house rent), . . . . . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Bookkeeper (works partly for steward and

partly for superintendent), . . . 1 at 65.00 mo.
Clerk, . . . . . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
Stenographer (works partly for steward and
partly for superintendent), . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
Storekeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
Assistant, . . . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
Baker 1 (table board furnished), . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Laborer in bakery, . . . . . 1 at 12.00 mo.
Cook, . . . . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 7.00 wk.
Diet cook, ' . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Waiters, . . . . . . . 2 at 15.00 mo.
Orderly, . . . . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
Porter, . . . . . . . 1 at 15.00 mo.
Laborer in gymnasium, . . . . 1 at 15.00 mo.
Laborer in industrial shop, . . . . 1 at 10.00 mo.
Head laundryman, . . . . . 1 at 42.50 mo..
Assistant, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
Assistants, . . . . . . 1 at 18.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 15.00 mo.
Housekeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Assistant, . . . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
Housemaid, . . . . . . 1 at 24.00 mo.
V. Chief engineer (house rent), . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Assistant engineers, 1 . . . . . 3 at 21.00 wk.
Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at 18.00 wk.
Firemen, 1 . . . . . . . 2 at 17.00-wk.
Fireman, . . . . . . - . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Laborer in engine room, . . . . 1 at 10.00 mo.
Plumber, . . . . . . . 1 at 15.00 wk.
VI. Construction laborer, . . . . . 1 at 70.50 mo.
“ ‘ “ . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
VII. Mechanics: —
Carpenter 1 (dinner furnished), . . . 1 at $2.50 day
Painter, . . . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
VIII. Head farmer, . . . ' . . . 1 at 100.00 mo.
Farm laborer 1 (greenhouse), . . . 1 at 52.50 mo.
Farm laborer, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 42.50 mo.
Farm laborer (cow barn), . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Farm laborer, . . . . . . 1 at 28.00 mo.
Farm laborer (hennery), . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
Farm laborer (piggery), . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
Farm laborer, . . . . . 1 at 15.00 mo.
Stable man and driver, . . . . 1 at 20.00 mo.
IX. Coachman, . . . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
MEDFIELD STATE HOSPITAL.
1. F unetions and General Information.
(a) 'Medﬁeld State Hospital is maintained for the care and
treatment of the insane. It was authorized by chapter 425,
Acts of 1892, and ﬁrst opened in May, 1896, as an asylum. It
was made a hospital by chapter 442, Acts of 1914.
(b) Located in the town of Medﬁeld; post-office address,
Harding, Mass.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 441 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $1,615,903.80.
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was 1,688.
Capacity of the institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,542.
Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 387.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $327,500.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested partly in
the State Board of Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of
seven trustees appointed by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council, for a term of seven years, one member
being appointed each year. The members of the Board may
also be removed by the Governor and Council. The names and
residences of the trustees on Sept. 1', 1914, with the dates of ex-
piration of their respective terms, were as follows:2 -—
WValter Rapp, Brockton, February, 1915.
Mrs. Nellie B. Palmer, Secretary, South Framingham, February, 1921.
David. M. Kasanof, Boston, February, 1917.
Mrs. Sarah J. Rand, Newton, February, 1918.
Dr. George 0. Clark, Boston, February, 1919.
Dr. Albert Evans, Boston, February, 1920.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed. 2 One vacancy.
423
The nature and extent of the trustees’ authority and of the
authority of the State Board are described in the statements
for the State Board of Insanity and the Worcester State Hos-
pital, pages 372 and 381.
The Board of Trustees elects annually from their own number
a chairman and secretary. Meetings are held at the asylum on
the ﬁrst Thursday, following the ﬁrst Tuesday, of every month.
Additional meetings are held at the end of the year when special
committees are appointed to ask for appropriations, and at such
other times as may be appointed by the chairman.
3 . M'anagement.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent appointed by the trustees, subject
to the approval of the State Board, for an indeﬁnite term.
The present superintendent is Edward French, M.D., salary
$3,000 per annum and maintenance. He is responsible for the
conduct of the whole institution. He has the medical oversight
and management of all patients, and is responsible for the standard
of care maintained for them.
The treasurer is appointed by the trustees, subject to the
approval of the State Board. All other officials and employees
are appointed by the superintendent or by the head of a depart-
ment with the consent of the superintendent, and subject to
the approval of the State Board.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the hospital are organized into
fourteen main groups or divisions, each of which is, directly
responsible to the superintendent. Following is a list of all em-
ployees reporting to the superintendent, showing the head of
each department and the number employed therein on Aug. 1,
1913:—— '
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . . .
I. Treasurer,
II. Bookkeeper,
III. Stenographers, . . . . . . .
IV. Assistant physicians, superintendent of nurses, female super-
visors, attendants, etc. (female side), . . . . 128
V. Assistant physicians, male supervisors, attendants, etc.
(male side), . ' .
VI. Dentist, . . .
VII. Steward’s department,
\I
(pr-loo OQHl-AI-l
424
VIII. Matron’s department, . . . . . . . 99
IX. Chief engineer, assistant engineers and ﬁremen, . . . 16
X. Head carpenter and carpenters, . . . . . . 5
XI. Head painter and painters, . . . . . . 5
XII. Head mason and assistant mason, . . . . . 2
XIII. Plumber, . . . . . . . . . 1
XIV. Head farmer and farmers, . . . . . . 35
Total number of oﬂicials and employees, . . . . 384
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: ——
NOTE. -— All oﬂicials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
I. Treasurer1 (part time), . . . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
II. Bookkeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
III. Stenographers, . . . . . . 1 at 8.00 wk.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 7.00 wk.
IV { Assistant physician (female side), . . . .1 at 1,500.00 yr.
' Assistant physician (female side), . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Superintendent of nurses, . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Night supervisor, . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Supervisor of female attendants, . . . 1 at 55.00 mo.
Assistant supervisor, . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
A. Head attendant (building B—1), . 1 at 30.00 mo.
. . 1 at 28.00 mo.
Attendant, . .
“ . . . . 1 at 24.00 mo.
“ . . . . 1 at 22.00 mo.
Night attendant (also works in
wards under head attendant,
D-1), . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
B. Head attendant (building C—1), . 1 at 28.00 mo.
Attendants, . . 1 at 28.00 mo.
“ . . . . 1 at ' 26.00 mo.
“ . . . . 3 at 25.00 mo.
.‘.‘ . . . . 1 at 24.00 mo.
“ . . . . 1 at 22.00 mo.
“ . . . . 2 at 20.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . 1 at 26.00 mo.
C. Head nurse (building TB-l), . . 1 at 32.00 mo.
Attendant, . . . . 1 at 24.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . 1 at 28.00 mo.
D. Head attendant (building D-1), . 1 at 28.00 mo.
Attendant, . . 1 at 24.00 mo.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
425
Head attendant (building E—l),
Attendants, . . .
{K
H
M
Night attendant, . .
Head attendant (building F—l),
Attendants, .
H
Night attendant,
H H
Head attendant (building L—l)
Attendants, . . .
H
M
Night attendant, 1
Head attendant,
Attendant, . . .
Night attendant, . .
Head attendant (building C—4)
Attendants, . . .
‘l
(K
(I
Night attendant, . .
Head attendant (building B-4)
Attendants, . . .
(l
(l
M
Night attendant, . .
. Head attendant (building R—l),
Attendants,
H
M
Night attendant,
Night relief (also works in wards
under head attendant, L),
Night relief (also works in wards
under head attendant, L),
Head attendant (building R—2),
Attendants, . . .
6‘
Night attendant,
1at
4at
2at
2at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
5at
4at
7at
1at
1 at
1at
2at
4at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
3at
1at
1at
4at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
1at
1at
1at
2at
3at
2at
1at
1at
2at
1at
2at
1at
3at
1at

$28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
24.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
24.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
26.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
24.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
43.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
26.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
24.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
26.00 mo.
24.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
24.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
24.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
26.00 mo.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
426
M. Head attendant1 (building B—3), . 1 at $28.00 mo..
Attendants, . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo-
“ . . . . 2 at 24.00 mo-
“ . . . . . 2 at 20.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
N. Head attendant 1 (building C—3), . 1 at 28.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . 1 at 26.00 mo.
“ . . . . 2 at 25.00 mo.
. “ . . . . 2 at 24.00 mo.
“ . . ' . . 2 at 20.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . - 1 at 22.00 mo.
0. Instructor of industries, . . . 1 at 8.00 wk.
1 Assistant, . . . .' . 1 at 28.00 mo.
Assistant physician (male side), . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
' Assistant physician (male side), . . .' 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Night supervisor, 2 . . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Relief night attendants, . . . . 2 at 30.00 mo.
Supervisor of male attendants, . . . 1 at 52.00 mo.
Assistant supervisor, . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
A. Head attendant (building B—2), . 1 at 32.00 mo.
Attendant, . .. . 1 at A 32.00 mo.
“ . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . 1 at 34.00 mo.
B. Head nurse (building C—2), . . 1 at 32.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . 2 at 27 .00 mo.
“ . . . '. 4 at 25.00 mo.
Night attendant,2 . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . 1 at 27 .00 mo.
C. Head attendant (building TB—2), . 1 at 34.00 mo.
Attendant, . . . . 1 at 28.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . 1 at 32.00 mo.
D. Head attendant (building D—2) . 1 at 32.00 mo.
Attendant, . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . 1 at 34.00 mo.
E. Head attendant (building E—2) . 1 at 32.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . 1 at 29.00 mo.
“ . . . . 3 at 25.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . 1 at 32.00 mo.
F. Head attendant (building F-2) . 1 at 37.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . 1 at ‘32.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 2 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . 1 at 29.00 mo.
“ . . . . 2 at 27.00 mo.
“ . . . . 7 at 25.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
H ‘l

1 at 29.00 mo.
1 These attendants are under the charge of physician No. V., but they report to the female
supervisor.
2 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
427
G. Head attendant (building S—l),
Attendants, . .
(i
Night attendant, . .
H. Head attendant (building S—2),
Attendants, . .
(l
{l
Night attendant, . .
I. Head attendant (building S—V)
Attendant, . . .
J. Head attendant (building Ir—2),
Attendant, 1 . .
Attendant, . . .
K. Head attendant (building D—3),
Attendants, . . .
Night attendant,
L. Yard attendant, .
M. Shop attendants,
VI. Dentist (part time)
VII. Steward, . .
Meat cutter,
Hostler (one meal a day),
Porter and teamster, .
‘6 (K (K
VIII. Matron, .
Baker, 1 .
Assistant baker, 1
Head cook,
Cooks,
Assistant cooks,
Kitchen helpers,
(C (‘
Waiter,
(l
\Vaitresses,
l‘
4‘
(i
Head laundryman, 1
Laundrymen,
1 at
1 at
4 at
1 at
1 at
2 at
1 at
3 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
2 at
1 at
1 at
2 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
2 at
1 at
3 at
1 at
1 at
8 at
8 at
8 at
1 at
1 at
3 at
1 at
4 at
2 at
1 at
1 at
$40.00 mo.
29.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
27.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
27.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
29.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
27.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
29.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
34.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
10.00 day
1,500.00 yr.
11.51 wk.
32.00 m0.
10.36 wk.
6.91 wk.
6.22 wk.
5.76 wk.
5.30 wk.
500.00 yr.
18.08 wk.
14.96 wk.
13.81 wk.
9.21 wk.
8.00 wk.
5.76 wk.
5.99 wk.
5.76 wk.
5.07 wk.
4.61 wk.
4.15 wk.
6.91 wk.
6.22 wk.
5.53 wk.
5.07 wk.
4.61 wk.
4.15 wk.
11.51 wk.
5.99 wk.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
Laundrymen, . . . . . 2 at
- “ . . . . . 4 at
“ . . . . . 5 at
Laundrywoman, . . . . . 1 at
Laundrywomen, . . . . . 1 at
“ . . . . . . 3 at
“ . . . . . 6 at
“ . . . . . 4 at
“ . . . . . 7 at
Chambermaids in dormitories, . . . . 1 at
(l (C (4 . . I 1 H H H ' . . 1 H 4‘ H ' . - 2 4‘ (l _ ‘l u . . 2 Sewing room employees, . . . . 1 at
H H ‘6 ‘ ' 2 Mending room employees, . . . . 3 at
“ “ “ . . . . 2 at
l‘ ‘i ‘C l u . ' 1 IX. Chief engineer 1 (house rent and lights), . . 1 at
Assistant engineer, 1 . . . . . 1 at
Engineer, 1 . . . . . . 1 at
Engineers, 1 . . . . . . 3 at
Firemen, 1 . . . . . . 6 at
Firemen, 1 . . . . . . 4 at
X. Head carpenter, 1 . . . . . . 1 at
Carpenters, 1 . . . . _ . . 4 at
XI. Head painter, 1 . . . . . . 1 at
Painters, 1 . . . . .v . . 4 at
XII. Head mason, 1 . . . . . . 1 at
Assistant mason, 1 . . - . . . 1 at
XIII. Plumber, . . . . . . . 1 at
XIV. Head farmer (with living for self and family), 1 at
Farmers, . . . . . . 2 at
“ . . . . . . . 1 at
“ . . . . . . . 1 at
“ . . . . . . . 2 at
“ . . . . . . . 10 at
“ . . . . . . . 13 at
“ . . . . . . . 1 at
“ . . . . . . . 1 at
“ . . . . . . . 2 at
Stone mason (employed on farm in wet
weather),2 . . . . . . 1 at
$5.07 wk.
4.61 wk.
4.15 wk.
9.21 wk.
6.22 wk.
5.53 wk.
5.07 wk.
4.61 wk.
4.15 wk.
5.76 wk.
5.53 wk.
5.07 wk.
4.61 wk.
4.15 wk.
5.76 wk.
4.15 wk.
5.76 wk.
4.61 wk.
4.15 wk.

1,400.00 yr.
4.00 day
3.50 day
3.50 day
2.83 day
2.50 day
3.50 day
3.00 day
3.00 day
2.25 day
4.00 day
2.50 day
16.64 wk.
23.02 wk.
9.21 wk.
7.83 wk.
7.60 wk.
6.91 wk.
6.45 wk.
5.76 wk.
4.61 wk.
1.50 day
.75 day
4.00 day
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
2 Paid at rate of $25 a month for farm work.
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WORCESTER STATE ASYLUM.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Worcester State Asylum is maintained for the care of
chronic insane. The present site, with additional land, was the
original location of the Worcester State Hospital. It was author-
ized by Acts of 1877, chapter 227, and ﬁrst opened in October,
1877; colony at North Grafton, authorized by chapter 434,
Acts of 1902. By legislative act, chapter 679, Acts of 1912, the
Worcester buildings are to be vacated and the entire institution
transferred to North Grafton before Jan. 1, 1915. Patients are
admitted only on transfer from the State Hospitals.
(b) Located on Summer Street, Worcester; colony in North
Grafton.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 918 acres.
(at) Total valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock,
Nov. 30, 1913, was $1,362,247.04.
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was 1,256.
Capacity of the institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,342.
(f) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 352.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $387,684.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested partly in
the State Board of Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of
seven trustees appointed by the Governor, with the advice and
consent of the Council, one member being appointed each year
for a term of seven years. These trustees are also trustees of
the Worcester State Hospital, and the statement as to their
powers and duties, given in the account of the work of that
institution, applies also to the Worcester Asylum (for statement
regarding the Worcester Hospital, see page 381).
The Board of Trustees is organized with_ a chairman and
clerk and meets monthly at either the Worcester State Hospital,
Worcester State Asylum or the Grafton Colony, taking each in
turn. Two members of the Board of Trustees visit each month
the two institutions at which no meeting is held during that
month.
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'3. illanagement.
Q
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent appointed by the trustees, subject
to the ‘approval of the State Board, for an indeﬁnite term. The
presentsuperintendent is H. Louis Stick, M.D., salary $3,000
per annum with maintenance. The superintendent has charge
of the entire institution and superintends and directs all work
of the‘ different departments under direction of the trustees
and the State Board, and in accordance with the rules and
regulations which the State Board formulates. The superin-
tendent also acts as treasurer of the institution. All other offi-
cials and employees are appointed by the superintendent, sub-
ject to the approval of the State Board.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the hospital are organized into
thirteen main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent. The supervisor at Grafton
Colony has charge of the farm work, construction, and work
in general at the colony exclusive of medical service, domestic
service and carpenters’ work. The domestic department at
Grafton is in the immediate charge of two assistant matrons who
report to the head matron at Worcester. Following is a list of
the groups of employees reporting to'the superintendent, showing
the head of each department and the number employed therein
on Aug. 1, 1913: —
Superintendent and treasurer, . . . . . . . . 1
I. Auditor (title “examiner”), . . . . . . . 1
II. Head clerk, stenographers and clerks, . . . . . 5
III. Assistant physician, superintendent of nurses, and nurses
(Worcester, female side), . . . . . . . 31
IV. Assistant physician, supervisor and attendants (Worcester,
male side), . . . . . . . . . 27
V. Assistant physicians, superintendent of nurses - and nurses
(Grafton, female side), . . . . . . . 41
VI. Assistant physician and attendants (Grafton, male side), . 23
VII. Pathologist (Worcester), . . . . . . . 1
VIII. Steward’s department (Worcester), . . . . . 9
IX. Matron’s department (Worcester and Grafton) . . . 7 4
X. Chief engineer and assistant engineers (Worcester), . . 5
XI Head carpenter and carpenters (Worcester and Grafton), . 15
XII. Painter (Worcester), . . . . . . . . . 1
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XIII. Supervisor (Grafton Colony), 1
A. Engineer and assistant engineers, 8
B. Cobbler, . 1
C. Tailor, . . 1
D. Masons and helpers, 5
E. Head painter and painters, . 7
F. Plumber and helpers, . . . 4
G. Head farmer and farm laborers, . . . . . 43
Total number of officials and employees, . . . 304
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
‘together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
‘shown in the following outline: —
NOTE. — All officials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent and treasurer, 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
I. Auditor 1 (title “examiner”) (part time), . . 1 at 50.00 yr.
II. Head clerk (one meal a day), . . . . 1 at 90.00 mo.
Stenographers, 1 . . . . . . 2 at 600.00 yr.
Clerk, 1 . . . . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Clerk and stenographer, 1 . . . . 1 at 7.50 wk.
III. Assistant physician (Worcester, female side), . 1 at 1,400.00 yr.
Superintendent of nurses, . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Nurses, . . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 28.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 5 at 25.00 mo.
“ . r. . . . . . 1 at 22.00 mo.
“ . . .- . . . . 11 at 20.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 6.45 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 6 at 5.75 wk.
.IV. Assistant physician (Worcester, male side), . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Supervisor, . . . - . . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 8.05 wk.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 6.90 wk.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 6.45 wk.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 6.20 wk.
“ . . . . . . 17 at 5.75 wk.
{ Assistant physician (Grafton, female side), . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
' Assistant physician (Grafton, female side), . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
Superintendent of nurses, . . . l . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Nurses, . . . . . . . 1 at 33.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 30.43 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 29.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 2 at 28.00 mo.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
Nurses, . . . . . . . 3 at $27.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 26.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 6 at 25.00 mo.
- “ - . . . . . . . 22 at 20.00 mo.
VI. Assistant physician (Grafton, male side), . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Supervisor: 1 —
Attendants, . . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 28.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 15 at 25.00 mo.
VII. Pathologist 2 (Worcester) (part time), . . 1 at 100.00 yr.
VIII. Steward 2 (Worcester) (one meal a day), .v . 1 at 23.00 wk.
Assistant steward, . . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Baker, . . . . . .. . 1 at 60.00 mo.
Gardener,2 . . . . . . . 1 at 15.00 wk.
Gardener, . . . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
Yard attendants, . . A . . . . 1 at 6.90 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 2 at 5.75 wk.
' IX. Matron 2 (Worcester), . . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr. .
A. Assistant matron 2 (Worcester), . . 1 at 450.00 yr.
Ofﬁce gir , . - . . . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 1 at 4.70 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 1 at 4.15 wk‘.
Cook, . . . . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
Kitchen employees, . . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . 2 at 6.90 wk.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
Kitchen girl, . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 5.30 wk.
Domestics, . . . . . . 1 at 4.75 wk.
“ . . . . . . ' 1 at 4.25 wk.‘
“ . . . . . . 2 at 4.00 wk.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 3.70 wk.
Laundryman, . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
Laundry girl, 2 . . . . . 1 at 5.75 wk.
Laundry girl, 2 . . . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
Laundry girls, 2 . . . . . 3 at 4.80' wk.
Laundry girl, 2 . . . . . 1 at 4.75 wk.
Laundry girls, 2 . . . . . 3 at 4.50 wk.
Laundry girls, 2 . . . . . 4 at 1.00 day
Sewing-room girl 2 (one meal a day), . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Sewing-room girl 2 (one meal a day), . 1 at 5.50 wk.

1 Position vacant on August 1.
2 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
3 Immediate charge of kitchen employees at Worcester is divided between matron and assistant.
matron.
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XI.
XII.
XIII.
m
Sewing-room girl, 1 at
“ “ “ . . 1 at
B. Assistant matron 1 (Grafton): —
Cooks, 1 at
“ . . . 3 at
C. Assistant matron (Grafton), 1 at
Cooks, . . 1 at
“ . . 3 at
Assistant cooks, . 1 at
H H 2 Kitchenman, 1 at
Kitchen girls, 9 at
Domestic, 1 at
Laundrymen, 1 at
“ 2 at
Laundry girls, 1 at
H H 2 H l‘ o 2 Sewing-room girls, 1 at
H H H ’ . 2 D. Housekeeper at nurses’ home, . 1 at
Chief engineer 2 (Worcester), 1 at
Engineers, 2 at
“ . . . 2 at
Head carpenter2 (Worcester), 1 at
Carpenter, 2 . 1 at
Carpenters, 2 2 at
Carpenter, 2 . . 1 at
Carpenter 2 (Grafton), 1 at
Carpenters 2 (Grafton), . 2 at
Carpenters2 (Grafton), . 3 at
Carpenters 2 (Grafton), . 4 at
Painter2 (Worcester), 1 at
Supervisor at Grafton Colony, . . 1 at
A. Engineer, 2 . . . . . 1 at
Assistant engineers, 4 at
(K H 1 H (l 1 Engineer’s helper, 1 at
B. Cobbler, 1 at
C. Tailor, 1 at
D. Masons, 2 4 at
Helper, 1 at
E. Head painter, 2 1 at
Painters, 2 . . -. . 2 at
Painters, 2 . . . . 4 at
F. Plumber 2 (one meal a day), 1 at
Helper, 2 1 at
Helper, 2 1 at
Helper, 2 1 at
$5.00 wk.
1.00 day
27.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
500.00 yr.
27 .00 mo.
25.00 mo.
27.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
24.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
18.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
24.00 mo.
30.00 mo.‘
1,200.00 yr.
65.18 mo.
15.00 wk.
3.50 day
2.90 day
2.75 day
1.83 day
3.00 day
2.95 day
2.90 day
2.85 day
3.20 day
100.00 mo.
86.00 mo.
65.18 mo.
2.12 day
1.54 day
1.35 day
2.11 day
1.92 day
3.65 day
2.50 day
3.50 day
3.00 day
2.85 day
3.50 day
30.00 mo.
1.81 day
1.35 day
1 Position vacant on Aug. 1, 1913.
2 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
434
G. Head farmer,. .. . . . . 1at $70.00 mo.
Farmers, . . . . . . 1 at 55.00 mo.
“ I . . . . . . 2 at 40.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 32.00 mo.
“ . . . . . _ . 2 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 28.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 14 at 27.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 2 at ‘25.00 mo.
Gardener, . . . . . . 1 at 60.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Dairyman, . . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
Teamsters, . . . . . . 1 at 38.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 32.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 4 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 28.00 mo.
Blacksmith, 1 . . . . . 1 at 3.00 day
GARDNER STATE COLONY.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Gardner State Colony is maintained for the care and treat-
ment of the insane (authorized by Acts of 1900, chapter 451),
and was ﬁrst opened in October, 1902. This institution is con-
structed on the colony plan, and, in addition to the central
group of buildings, has seven separate groups of cottages for the
accommodation of patients. Patients are admitted only on
transfer from the State hospitals.
(b) Located on Chapel Street, town of Gardner; some of the
land belonging to the colony is in the town of Westminster.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,608 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock on
Nov. 30, 1913, was $553,128.97.
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was 682.
Capacity of the institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 681.‘
Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 171.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $152,855.12.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested partly in
the State Board of Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of
seven trustees appointed by the Governor and Council for a
term of seven years, one member being appointed each year.
The trustees may also be removed by the Governor and Coun-

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
435
oil. The names and residences of the trustees on Sept. 1, 1914,
and the dates of the expiration of their respective terms, were
as follows: ——
Edmund A. Whitman, Chairman, Cambridge, February, 1918.
Mrs. Amie H. Coes, Secretary, Worcester, February, 1916.
George N. Harwood, Barre, February, 1920.
Wilbur F. Whitney, South Ashburnham, February, 1915.
Mrs. Alice M. Spring, Fitchburg, February, 1921.
William H. Baker, M.D., Lynn, February, 1917.
John G. Blake, M.D., Boston, February, 1919.
The nature and extent of the trustees’ authority and of the
authority of the State Board are described in the statements
for the State Board of Insanity and the Worcester State Hos-
pital on pages 372 and 381.
The Board of Trustees elects annually from their own number
a chairman and secretary. The trustees meet quarterly at the
hospital, and each of the other eight months in Boston. Stand-
ing committees appointed for 1913 were: ——
On Rules. —- Dr. Baker, Mrs. Coes, Dr. Blake.
On Buildings and Grounds. —— Mr. Whitney, Mr. Harwood, Mr. Whitman.
On Finance. —— Mr. Whitman, Mr. Whitney, Dr. Blake.
On Supplies. — Dr. Blake, Mrs. Spring, Mr. Whitney.
On Service. — Mr. Harwood, Dr. Baker, Mr. Whitney.
On Housekeeping. —- Mrs. Coes, Mrs. Spring.
3. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent, elected by the trustees, subject to
the approval of the State Board, for an indeﬁnite term. The
present superintendent is Charles E. Thompson, M.D., salary
$3,500. In addition to his salary, the superintendent receives
the use of a house with heat and light, food supplies for himself
and family, and domestic service. He has charge of the entire
institution, under the direction of the State Board and the
trustees, and subject to the regulations established by the former.
He also acts as treasurer.
All ofﬁcials and employees are appointed by the superintend-
ent, subject to the State Board’s approval. Each official at
the head of a department has full charge of his department,
under the control and direction of the superintendent.
4%
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁ‘icials and Employees and Rates
' of Compensation.
The oﬂicials and employees of the hospital are organized into
twenty-two main groups or divisions, each of which is directly
responsible to the superintendent. The assistant superintendent
has charge of all employees at cottages other than those in the
central group of buildings. Following is a list of the groups of
employees reporting to the superintendent, showing the head of
each department and the number employed therein on Aug. 1,
1913:——
Superintendent and treasurer,
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
XVII.
XVIII.
XIX.
XX.
XXI.
XXII.
Ofﬁce employees, . . .
Assistant physician and male ward service,
Assistant physician and female ward service, .
Domestic building, ——— kitchenman and assistants,
Laundryman and assistant, . . . .
Matron, patients’ dining room, and assistant, .
Matron, employees’ dining room, and assistant,
Head farmer and gardener, . .
Housekeeper, administration building,
Cook, administration building, .
Seamstresses, women’s industrial building,
Director of industries for men,
Supervisor of shoemaking,
Supervisor of furniture making,
Cabinet maker, . . . . . .
Chief engineer, assistant engineers, ﬁremen, etc.,
Mechanics,
Painter, . . . .
Supervisor of supplies, . . .
Housekeeper at employees’ cottage
Cook at superintendent’s cottage, . . . . . .
Assistant superintendent, having supervision over all cottages,
except central group,
Night watchman, . .
Employees at Belcher cottag
Employee at Fairview cottage,
. Employees at Highland cottage, .
Employees at Hillcrest cottage,
Employees at Westminster cottages,
Employees at Valley Farm cottages,
Employees at Gardner cottages, .
FQFFUQWP
Total number of oﬂicials and employees,
jh‘ 1—1 1—1 l—ll—l
CJIOOCJIUIWHOHH HHHH‘JOOHHHHCJIHHNNNNIPHQQiPH
133
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in " the following statement: —'
437
NOTE. —-All officials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent and treasurer, . . . . . 1 at $2,500.00 yr.
I. Ofﬁce employees: -—
Bookkeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Stenographer (physicians’), . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Stenographer (superintendent’s), . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Telephone operator, . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
II. Assistant physician (charge male ward service), . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Supervisor, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 34.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 4 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 4 at 28.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 25.00 mo.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 23.00 mo.
III. Assistant physician (charge female ward service), 1 at 600.00 yr.
Supervisor, . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Night attendant, . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . . . 2 at 25.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 5 at 20.00 mo.
“ . . . . . , 1 at 18.00 mo.
IV. Domestic building:—
Kitchenman in charge, . . . . 1 at 55.00 mo.
Assistant kitchenman 1 (two meals), . . 1 at 43.00 mo.
Assistant kitchenman, . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Cook, . . . . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
V. Laundryman, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Laundress, . . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
VI. Matron, patients’ dining room, . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Assistant matron, patients’ dining room, . 1 at 22.00 mo.
VII. Matron, employees’ dining room, . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
Assistant matron, employees’ dining room . 1 at 25.00 mo.
VIII. Head farmer (has control over all farm work of
the institution), . . . . . 1 at 83.33 mo.
Gardener, . . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
IX. Housekeeper, administration building, . . 1 at 27.00 mo.
X. Cook, administration. building, . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
XI. Seamstress in charge, . . . . . 1 at 35.00 mo.
Tailoress, . . . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
Seamstress, . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
H
1 at 23.00 mo.
1 at 20.00 mo.
H
XII. Director of industries for men 1 (one meal), . 1 at 60.00 mo.
XIII. Supervisor of shoemaking, . . . . 1 at 40.00 mo.
XIV. Supervisor of furniture making 1 (one meal), . 1 at 75.00 mo.
XV. Cabinet maker,1 . . . . . . 1 at 2.7 5 day
XVI. Chief engineer, . . . . . . 1 at 100.00 mo.
Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
H H
1 at 45.00 mo.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.

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Fireman, 1
Fireman,
l (
Blacksmith (lodging and one meal),
Plumber, . . . .
Mechanics: --
Head carpenter 1 (two meals)
Carpenter, . . .
Carpenters,1
Carpenter,
Carpenter’s helper,
Mason,
XVIII. Painter,1 . .
XIX. Supervisor of supplies, . .
.' Housekeeper at employees’ cottages,
XXI. Cook at superintendent’s cottage, . .
XXII. Assistant superintendent and physician (general
supervision over all cottages),
A. Night telephone operator and watchman, .
B. Belcher cottage: —-
Farmer and supervisor,
Attendants,
. H
XVII.
H
(K
Herdsman,
Housekeeper, .
Cook,
C. Fairview cottage: -—
Housekeeper,
D. Highland cottage: —
Housekeeper,
Attendant,
Cook, . .
E. Hillcrest cottage: —
Farmer and supervisor,
Housekeeper, .
Cook,
Attendant,
H
F. Westminster cottages: —
Farmer and supervisor,
Housekeeper, .
Cook,
Assistant cook,
Attendants,
H
H
H
“
U
1 at
1 at
1 at
'1 at
1 at
1at
1at
2 at
1at
1at
1 at
1 at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
2at
2at
1 at
1at
1 at
1at
1 at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1 at
1at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1at
1at
1 at
1 at
1 at
4at
2at
2at
1at
$55.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
60.00 mo.
2.32 day
105.00 mo.
3.25 day
2.75 day
2.50 day
1.50 day
3.00 day
3.00 day
45.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
1,500.00 yr.
33.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
23.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
25.00 mo. ‘
25.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
_ 25.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
65.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
31.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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G. Valley Farm cottages: —
Farmer and supervisor, . . . 1 at $55.00 mo.
Housekeeper, . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
Cook, . . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . . 2 at 35.00 mo.
H
. . . . 1 at 33.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 25.00 mo.
H. Gardner cottages: —-
Farmer and supervisor, . . . 1 at 50.00 mo.
Housekeeper and director of industries
for women, . . . . . 1 at 45.00 mo.
Cook, . . . . . . 1 at 30.00 mo.
Attendants, . . . . . 3 at 30.00 mo.
. . . . 3 at 28.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 1 at 23.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 3 at 22.00 mo.
“ . . . . . 2 at 20.00 mo.
MONSON STATE HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) Monson State Hospital is maintained for the care and
treatment of epileptics. It was authorized by chapter 483,
Acts of 1895, and ﬁrst opened in May, 1898.
(b) Located in the town of Monson; post-office address,
Palmer, Mass.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 687 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $688,410.68.
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was 911.
Capacity of the institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 853.
(f) Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 235.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $239,763.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the institution are vested partly in
the State Board of Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of
seven trustees appointed by the Governor and Council for a
term of seven years, one member being appointed each year.
The trustees may also be removed by the Governor and Coun-
cil. The names and residences of the trustees on Nov. 1, 1914,
with the dates of expiration of their respective terms, were as
follows: 1 ——

1 One vacancy.
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Mrs. Mary B. Townsley, Secretary, Springﬁeld, July, 1916.
John Bapst Blake, M.D., Boston, July, 1921.
Michael I. Shea, M.D., Chicopee Falls, July, 1918.
George A. Moore, M.D., Palmer, July, 1919.
Stanhope E. Blunt, Springﬁeld, July, 1917 .
George D. Storrs, Ware, July, 1920.
The nature and extent of the trustees’ authority and of the
authority of the State Board are described in the statements for
the State Board of Insanity and the Worcester State Hospital,
pages 372 and 381.
The Board of Trustees elects annually from their own number
a chairman and secretary. Meetings of the Board are held at
the hospital at least once a month. Special committees are
appointed from time to time.
3. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent elected by the trustees, subject to
the approval of the State Board, for an indeﬁnite term. The present
superintendent is Everett Flood, M.D., salary $3,000 with mainte-
nance.
The treasurer is also appointed by the trustees, subject to the
approval of the State Board. All other oﬂicials and employees are
appointed by the superintendent with the approval of the State
Board. Each official at the head of a department has full charge
of his department, under the control and direction of the superin-
tendent. I
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁ‘icials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The officials and employees of the hospital are organized into
thirteen main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent. The nurses and female super-
visors report to the ﬁrst assistant physician on the female side
and the male supervisors and attendants report to the ﬁrst
assistant physician on the male side. The second assistant phy-
sician on each side has one supervisor accompany him in his
daily rounds through the buildings to which he is assigned, and
this supervisor is responsible for whatever directions he gives
her in regard to the patients. The nurses are changed from one
grade of work to another, so that in two years they have covered
practically all the wards. Following is a list of the groups of
employees reporting to the superintendent, showing the head
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of each department and the number employed therein on Aug.
1, 1913: ——
Superintendent, 1
Assistant superintendent, 1
I. Treasurer and clerks, . . . . . . . 6
II. Assistant physicians, supervisors, nurses, etc. (female side), ' 47
III. Assistant physicians, supervisors, nurses, etc. (male side), 56
IV. Assistant physician and superintendent of Children’s Colony,
supervisor and nurses, . . . . . . . 10
V. Assistant physician (night duty), . 1
VI. Field worker, . . 1
VII. Steward’s department, 50
VIII. Engineer, ﬁremen, etc., 9
IX. Head carpenter and assistants, 3
X. Head painter and assistant, . 2
XI. Driver, 1
XII. Florist, . . 1
XIII. Farmer and farm laborers, 26
Total number of officials and employees, . . . . 215
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: ~—
NOTE. —All officials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
' stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . . 1 at $3,000.00 yr.
Assistant superintendent, . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
I. Treasurer and clerk, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Stenographer and clerk, . . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Clerks, . . . . . . . 2 at 7.00 wk.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 6.50 wk.
Storeroom accountant and clerk, . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
Assistant physician (in charge of two women’s
hospital buildings and of female supervisors
H. and nurses), 1 . . . . . .
Pathologist and assistant physician (in charge of
three cottages for women, men’s inﬁrmary and
1 at 1,200.00 yr.
women’s inﬁrmary), 1 . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Supervisor, women’s wards, . . . . 1 at 11.50 wk.
Arts and crafts instructor, . . . . 1 at 8.06 wk.
Assistant supervisors, . . . . . 2 at 8.06 wk.
Nurses, . . . . . . . 4 at 6.91 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 7 at 6.45 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 8 at 5.76 wk.

1 Each of these two physicians gives particular attention to the wards and buildings assigned
him, but the ﬁrst has general direction of all nursing service in the wards attended by both. As-
signments of nurses are so frequently changed that it would misrepresent the situation to attempt
to make them deﬁnite as of a certain date.
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Nurses (one in charge of ward service dining
room and one in charge of sewing room), 20 at $4.61 wk.
Nurses in men’s inﬁrmary, . . . 2 at 4.61 wk.
Assistant physician (in charge of two men’s hospi-
tal buildings, one men’ s cottage and of male
III. supervisors and nurses), 1 . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Assistant physician (in charge of greenhouse, farm
group and farm cottage), 1 . . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
A. Night watch, 2 . . . . . 1 at 14.00 wk.
B. Nurse, pharmacist, photographer, 2 . . 1 at 15.00 wk.
C. Matron 3 (farm group), . . . . 1 at 13.42 wk.
Nurse and yardman, . . . . 1 at 5.76 wk.
D Supervisor of men’s wards, . . . 1 at 13.81 wk.
Assistant supervisor, . . . . 1 at 10.35 wk.
Assistant supervisor and nurse, . . 1 at 8.52 wk.
Assistant supervisor, . . . . 1 at 8.06 wk.
Nurses, . . . . . . 7 at 8.06 wk.
“ . . . . . . 6 at 7 .60 wk.
“ . . . . . . 9 at 6.91 wk.
“ . . . . . . 20 at 5.76 wk.
Nurse and outside supervisor, . . 1 at 5.76 wk.
Outside man, . . . . . 1 at 7.60 wk.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 6.91 wk.
E. Foreman of industrial room,2 . . . 1 at 13.81 wk.
IV. Assistant physician and superintendent of Chil—
dren’s Colony, . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Assistant supervisor at Children’s Colony, . 1 at 6.91 wk.
Nurses at Children’ s Colony, . . . 5 at 4.61 wk.
Teachers at Children’ s Colony, . . . 2 at 6.45 wk.
Nurse, ﬁreman and utility man at Children’s
Colony, . . . . . . 1 at 9.00 wk.
V. Assistant physician, night duty, . . . 1 at 800.00 yr.
VI. Field worker, . . . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
VII. Steward, . . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
A. Storekeeper, meat cutter,2 . . . 1 at 14.00 wk.
Store assistant, . . . . . 1 at 8.00 wk.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 6.91 wk.
B. Matron and dietitian, . . . . 1 at 12.00 wk.
Seamstress (in charge of marking room), 1 at 6.91 wk.
Assistant seamstress, . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
“ “ . . . 1 at 4.50 wk.
“ “ . . . 1 at 3.70 wk.
Kitchenman, . . . . . 1 at 10.00 wk.
“ . . . . . 1 at 6.91 wk.
Cooks, . . . ' . . . 3 at 10.00 wk.
H

1 at 8.00 wk.
1 Each of these two physicians gives particular attention to the wards and buildings assigned
him, but the ﬁrst has general dlrection of all nursing service in the wards attended by both. As-
signments of nurses are so frequently changed that it would misrepresent the situation to attempt
to make them deﬁnite as of a certain date.
2 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
8 Directs work of nurses assigned to farm group.
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Cook, . . . . . . 1 at $7.00 wk.
Assistant cooks, . . . . 1 at 6.00 wk.
“ “ . . . . 2 at 5.00 wk.
General kitchen workers, . . . 4 at 5.00 wk.
“ “ “ . . 4 at 4.50 wk.
Kitchen and table worker, . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
Maids in dining room and chamber
service, . . . . . . 8 at 5.00 wk.
Laundry man, . . . . . 1 at 9.20 wk.
Assistant laundry man, . . . 1 at 6.21 wk.
“ “ “ . . . 1 at 5.76 wk.
Assistant laundry man 1 (one meal a
day), . . . . . . 1 at 3.00 wk.
Laundress, . . . . . 1 at 5.7 5 wk.
Assistant laundresses, . . . 1 at 5.00 wk.
“ “ . . . 6 at 4.15 wk.
“ “ . . . 1 at 3.70 wk.
C. Baker, . . . . . . . 1 at 15.00 wk.
VIII. Engineer, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Fireman 1 (one meal a day), . . . . 1 at 14.00 wk.
Fireman 1 (one meal a day), . . . . 1 at 14.00 wk.
Firemen,1 . . . . . . . 3 at 2.00 day
Plumber, . . . . . . . 1 at 15.35 wk.
Assistant plumber, . . . . . 1 at 8.06 wk.
Electrician 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 14.00 wk.
IX. Head carpenter, . . . . . . 1 at 3.25 day
Carpenters, . . . . . . . 2 at 2.75 day
X. Head painter, . . . . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
Painter, . . . . '. . . 1 at 2.25 day
XI. Driver (care of stable), . . . . . 1 at 10.00 wk.
XII. Florist, . . . . . . . . 1 at 10.00 wk.
XIII. Farmer, 1 . . . . . . . 1 at 21.00 wk.
Herdsman, . . . . . . . 1 at 17.50 wk.
Farm workers, . . . . . . 3 at 8.70 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 1 at 8.20 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 3 at 7.45 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 1 at 7.05 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 3 at 6.30 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 1 at 4.61 wk.
Ox teamster, . . . . . . 1 at 8.70 wk.
“ “ . . . . . . 1 at 8.20 wk.
Teamsters, . . . . . . . 2 at 8.70 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 8.20 wk.
“ . . . . . . . 3 at 7.45 wk.
Farm worker, coal shoveler, etc.1 (temporary), 1 at 2.00 day
Farm workers, coal shoveler, etc.1 (temporary), 3 at 1.7 5 day

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
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MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL FOR THE FEEBLE-Q-MINDED.
1. F anctions and General Information.
(a) The Massachusetts School for the Feeble-minded is main-
tained for the care and treatment of the feeble-minded. It was
ﬁrst instituted as a private association, to take advantage of
chapter 65 of the Resolves of 1848, which provided an annual
appropriation of $2,500 for the purpose of training and teaching
ten idiotic children, provided an arrangement could be made by
the Governor and Council with a suitable institution. It was
incorporated in 1850 (chapter 150, Acts of 1850). In 1851 the
annual appropriation was increased to $5,000, on condition that
the Board of Trustees should consist of twelve persons, four of
whom should be appointed by the Governor and Council, and
that the Governor, Council and certain State oﬂicials should act
as a Board of visitors. The school was also required to receive
and educate gratuitously a certain number of feeble-minded per-
sons designated by the Governor. In 1861 the number of State-
appointed trustees was increased to six'. Nearly all expenses are
now met from State appropriations, but the corporation still
exists and has some private funds. For most purposes the school
is practically a State institution.~
(b) Located on Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham; post-office
address, Waverley. Branch or colony at Templeton; post-office
address, Baldwinsville.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,974 acres, about 160 acres
being in Waltham and the rest at the colony, lying in the town-
ships of Templeton, Phillipston and South Royalston.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $902,636.93.
(e) Daily average number of patients during 191.3 was 1,487.
Capacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 1,483.
(f) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 315.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $311,320.89.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction are vested partly in the State Board of
Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of twelve trustees, six
of whom are appointed by the Governor and Council and the
other six by the corporation of the institution. The names and-
residences of the trustees on Sept. 1, 1914, with the dates of
445
expiration of the terms of the trustees appointed by the Gov-
ernor, were as follows: ——
State Trustees appointed by the Governor.
Dr. Francis J. Barnes, Cambridge, June, 1917.
Mrs. L. L. Brackett, Boston, June, 1914.
Prof. Thomas NI Carver, Cambridge, June, 1916.
Thomas W. Davis, Waverley, June, 1919.
Dr. E. W. Emerson, Concord, June, 1918.
Frederick H. Nash, Weston, June, 1915.
Corporation Trustees.
Dr. Frank G. Wheatley, President, North Abington.
Charles Francis Adams, 2d, Vice-President, Concord.
Charles E. Ware, Secretary, Fitchburg.
Francis H. Dewey, Worcester.
Frederick P. Fish, Brookline.
Joseph B. Warner, Boston.
The State trustees are each appointed for a six-year term, one
being appointed each year; the corporation trustees are elected
at the annual meeting of the corporation, on the second Thurs-
day in December. A president, vice-president, and secretary are
also chosen at this meeting to serve for the coming year. Meet-
ings of the Board of Trustees are held quarterly at the institution,
and one trustee visits the school each week. The secretary of
the corporation attends all meetings of the trustees and keeps a
record of all doings.
The institution is subject to the authority of the State Board
of Insanity in the same way as the institutions for the insane;
consequently, the powers of the State Board and the authority
of its trustees are described in the statements for the State Board
of Insanity and the Worcester State Hospital on pages 372 and 381.
3. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent, appointed annually by the trustees,
subject to the State Board’s approval. The present superin-
tendent is _Walter E. Fernald, M.D., salary $5,000 a year with
maintenance.
The superintendent has charge of the institution in all its
branches; has charge of all the pupils and all persons therein,
subject to the directions of the State Board and the trustees.
446
All officials and employees are appointed by him, with the ap-
proval of the State Board. The superintendent also acts as
treasurer, receiving and disbursing all moneys of the institution,
and has charge of all the purchasing. Each official at the head
of a department has full charge of his department, under the
control and direction of the superintendent.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁlcials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the hospital are organized into
twenty-four main groups or divisions, each of which is directly
responsible to the superintendent. Each physician has charge of
a certain group of buildings where the patients live or are em-
ployed, and all employees in these buildings report to a matron
or supervisor, who in turn reports to the physician in charge.
Following is a list of the groups of employees reporting to the
superintendent, showing the head of each department, and the
number employed therein on Aug. 1, 1913: ——
Superintendent, . . .
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
XVII.
XVIII.
XIX.
. Stone mason, . .
. Steam ﬁtter and assistant,
XXII.
XXIII.
XXIV.
Bookkeeper and assistants, .
Office manager and assistants,
Physical training teacher, . . . . .
Supervisor of outdoor sports for boys (summer only),
Supervisor of outdoor sports for girls (summer only),
First assistant physician, teachers and attendants caring for
male patients, . . . , . . .
Assistant physician, attendants, etc. (male patients),
Assistant physician, attendants, etc. (male patients),
Assistant physician, attendants, etc. (female patients),
Assistant physician, attendants, etc. (female patients),
Dentist, . . . . .
Head teacher, grade teachers, etc.,
Cornet teacher, . .
Special industrial teacher, . .
Head matron, cooks, maids, waitresses, etc., .
Chief engineer, assistant engineers, and ﬁreman,
‘ Night watchman,
Head carpenter, carpenters,
Brick mason,
Farm foreman and outside attendants, .
Gardener, . . . .
Superintendent’s housekeeper,
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees,
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447
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: ——
NOTE. -— All ofﬁcials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . . .
I. Bookkeeper, . . . 1 at
Bookkeeper (temporary), 1 at
Assistant bookkeeper, . 1 at
II. Office manager, 1 at
Office attendants, 1 at
“ “ . . . . 2 at
III. Physical training teacher (subject to directions of
all physicians as to the patients under their
charge), . . . . . . 1 at
IV. Supervisor outdoor sports for boys (temporary)
(under direction of all male physicians as to
patients under their charge), . . 1 at
V. Supervisor outdoor sports for girls (temporary)
(under direction of both female physicians as
to patients under their charge), . . l at
V1. Physician and assistant superintendent (male
patients), . . . . . 1 at
A. Boys’ manual training building: —-
1. Sloyd teacher, . 1 at
2. Head manual teacher, 1 . 1 at
Manual training teachers, 3 at
H H H 1 H H H 1 H H (I 1 Industrial trainer, 1 at
3. Director of athletics, 1 at
B. Templeton Colony: —-
Supervisor (also in special charge of
farm house), 1 at
1. Engineer, 1 at
2. Carpenter, 1 1 at
Carpenter, 1 at
3. Mason (part time), 1 at
4. Matron (farm house), . 1 at
Assistant matron, 1 at
Attendants, 1 at
“ . 3 at
Laundry attendant, 1 at
Cook, . . . 1 at
Outside attendants, 1 at
H H 1 U H 2 (l (l 3
1 at $5,000.00 yr.
60.00 mo.
15.00 wk.
45.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
65.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
1,700.00 yr.
50.00 mo.
55.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
36.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
60.00 mo.

100.00 mo.
48.00 mo.
3.50 day
3.00 day
2.75 day
500.00 yr.
35.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
21.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
36.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
27 .00 mo.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
448
5 Foreman (Narragansett building),
Matron, . .
Attendant, .
I (
Cook, . .
Outside attendants,
6. Foreman (Brook Colony),
' Matron, . .
Attendants,
Cook, .
Outside attendants,
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7. Foreman (Eliot Colony),
Matron, . .
Attendants,
Cook, . . .
Outside attendants
6‘ H
VII. Physician (male patients),
A. Matron (East building),
Attendants (male),
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Attendants (female), .
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Attendants (female) (temporary),
Attendants (female),
Attendants (female) (temporary),
Industrial trainer,
B. Matron (boys’ dormitory),
Attendants, . .
l‘
VIII. Physician (male patients), . .
A. Supervisor (North building), .
' Matron, . . .
Attendants (male), .
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Attendants (female),
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B. Matron (boys’ home),
Assistant matron, .
Attendants, . . .
Attendants (temporary), .
Attendants,
{K
C. Matron (farm),
Attendant,
H
Cook,
1 ‘at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
2 at
1 at
1 at
2 at
1 at
1 at
2 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
3 at
1 at
1 at
4 at
1 at
1 at
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2 at
1 at
2 at
3 at
7 at
2 at
1 at
1 at
9 at
5 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
6 at
4 at
1 at
1 at
3 at
1 at
1 at
2 at
2 at
4 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
1 at
$45.00 mo.
500.00 yr.
25.00 mo.
21.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
27.00 mo.
750.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
25.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
750.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
30.00 mo.
21.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
27 .00 mo.
1,100.00 yr.
40.00 mo.
35.00 m0.
30.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
800.00 yr.
60.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
10.00 wk.
32.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
449
D.
Attendant (men’s home),
IX. Physician (female patients),
-A. Seamstress (also under matron),
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1at
1at
1at
1at
Sewing room attendant (also under
matron),
Industrial teachers, .
Matron (West building),
Assistant matron,
H H
Attendants,
( (
Attendants (temporary), .
Attendants, . .
Cook, . . .
Assistant cook, . .
Matron (Northwest building),
Assistant matron, .
Attendants,
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Matron (girls’ home),
Attendants (temporary),
H (C
Attendants,
X. Physician (female patients),
A.
B.
E.
F.
G.
H.
Industrial teacher,
Matron (girls’ dormitory),
Attendants (temporary),
Attendants,
Matron (new Northwest building), .
Attendants, - -
Attendants (temporary),
Attendants, - ~
Matron (hospital),
Attendants,
H
Stenographer,
( I
(I
Attendant (nurses’ home),
XI. Dentist, 1'2
XII. Head teacher,
Grade teachers, .
U
(I
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Domestic science teacher,
Music teacher, . . .
XIII. Cornet teacher 1'2 (part time), .
XIV. Special industrial teacher,2
1at
2at
1at
1at
1at
2at
7at
5at
.15 at
1at
1at
1at
1at
1at
5at
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2at
2at
1at
1at
1at
3at
6at
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2at
3at
1at
1at
1at
1at
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1at
1at
1at
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1at
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$29.00 mo.
1,500.00 yr.
35.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
33.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
1,500.00 yr.
30.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
32.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
29.00 mo.
6.00 hf. day.
65.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
40.00 mo.

5.00 wk.
28.00 mo.
1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
2 Responsible to various physicians when working with patients under their charge.
4.50
XV. Head matron (Administration building),
A. Assistant matron, .
Porter, . . .
Dining room attendant,
Head maid,
Maids, .
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C. Kitchen matron,
Cooks, . . . . .
Kitchen attendants, . . .
D. Laundry matron (reports on some matters
to female physician No. X.),
Laundry attendants, .
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XVI. Chief engineer,
Assistant engineers, . . .
Assistant engineer 1 (three meals a day),
Fireman, . .
XVII. Night watchman, . .
XVIII. Head carpenter1 (one meal a ay), .
Carpenters, 1 . . . .
XIX. Brick mason, 1
XX. Stone mason,1 . .
XXI. Steam ﬁtter 1 (one meal a day),
Assistant steam ﬁtter, 1
XXII. Farm foreman, .
Outside attendants,
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XXIV. Superintendent’s housekeeper,
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VVRENTHAM STATE SCHOOL.
1. Functions and General Information.
$700.00 yr.
35.00 mo.
' 30.00 mo.
28.00 mo.
24.00 mo.
20.00 mo.
' 18.00 mo.
72.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
21.00 mo.
35.00 mo.
27.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
22.00 mo.
3.00 day
95.00 mo.
70.00 mo.
3.50 day
48.00 mo.
45.00 mo.
4.75 day
3.50 day
.65 hr.
.60 hr.
4.00 day
3.00 day
60.00 mo.
40.00 mo.
36.00 mo.
34.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
25.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
30.00 mo.
(a) ‘Wrentham State School is maintained for the care and in-
struction of the feeble-minded. Authorized by Acts of 1906
(chapter 508), and ﬁrst opened in June, 1907.
((1) Located in the town of Wrentham.
(0) Land area Nov. 30, 1913, was 495 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings, equipment and stock, Nov.
30, 1913, was $464,453.39.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
451
(e) Daily average number of patients during 1913 was 423.
Capacity of institution Nov. 30, 1913, was 580.
(7‘) Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 104.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $212,430.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction are vested partly in the State Board of
Insanity and partly in an unpaid Board of seven trustees
appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the
Council, for a term of seven years, one member being appointed
each year. The trustees may also be removed by the Governor
and Council. The names and residences of the trustees on
Sept. 1, 1914, with the dates of expiration of their respective
terms, were as follows: ——
Albert L. Harwood, Chairman, Newton, August, 1919.
Ellerton James, Secretary, Newton, August, 1916.
Mary Stewart Scott, Brookline, August, 1915.
Susanna W. Berry, Nahant, August, 1918.
George W. Gay, Newton, August, 1917 .
Patrick J. Lynch, Beverly, August, 1921.
Herbert A. Parsons, Greenﬁeld, August, 1920.
The nature and extent of the trustees’ authority and of the
authority of the State Board are described in the statements
for the State Board of Insanity and the Worcester State Hos-
pital, pages 372 and 381.
The Board of Trustees elect annually from their own number
a chairman and secretary. Regular meetings of the Board are
held once a month, and special meetings are held from time to
time.
3. Management.
The institution is managed by and is under the immediate
charge of a superintendent, appointed by the trustees annually,
subject to the approval of the State Board. The present super-
intendent is George L. Wallace, M.D., salary $3,000 per annum.
In addition to his salary the superintendent receives house rent
and maintenance.
All other ofﬁcers and employees are appointed by the superin-
tendent, with the approval of the State Board. Each official at
the head of a department has full charge of his department,
under the control and direction of the superintendent.
452
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the school are organized into
eleven main groups or divisions, each of which is directly re-
sponsible to the superintendent. The names of these groups and
the number of persons in each group on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown
in the following outline: ~—
Superintendent and treasurer,
I. Ofﬁce employees,
II. Assistant physician,
III. Dentist, . .
IV. Ward service, . . . .
V. Industrial trainer and attendant, .
VI. Industrial teacher, .
VII. Training teacher, . .
VIII. Head matron’s department,
IX. Chief engineer’s department,
X. Head carpenter’s department,
XI. Farm foreman and assistants,
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Total number of officials and employees,
The classes of oﬂicials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: —
NOTE. —— All oﬂicials and employees receive lodging and board, except where
stated to the contrary.
Superintendent and treasurer, . . . . . 1 at $3000.00 yr.
I. Ofﬁce employees: -—
Bookkeeper, . . . . . . 1 at 12.70 wk.
Clerk and stenographer, . . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Clerk and stenographer (temporary), . . 1 at 6.95 wk.
II. Assistant physician, . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
III. Dentist (one day a week), . . . . 1 at 12.00 day
IV. Ward service: —
Matrons at cottages, 1 . . . . . 3 at 9.25 wk.
Matron at cottages, 1 . . . . . 1 at 8.10 wk.
Attendants, . . . . . . 1 at 8.10 wk.
“ . . . . . . 5 at 6.95 wk.
“ . . . . . . 7 at 5.80 wk.
“ . . . . . . 7 at 5.30 wk.
“ . . . . . . 7 at 4.65 wk.
V. Industrial trainer, . . . . . . 1 at 11.55‘wk.
Industrial attendant, . . . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.

1 Each of these matrons reports directly to superintendent.
453
VI. Industrial teacher, . . . . . 1 at $9.25 wk.
VII. Training teacher, . . . . . . 1 at 8.10 wk.
VIII. Head matron (also has partial supervision over
wards), . . . . . . . 1 at 13.85 wk.
Laundry attendant, . . . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Kitchen attendants, . . . . . 1 at 8.10 wk.
“ ' “ 1 at 7.00 wk.
“ “' . . . . . 1 at 6.45 wk.
“ “ . . . . . 2 at 5.80 wk.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 5.30 wk.
Seamstress, . . . . . . 1 at 9.25 wk.
Baker and Storekeeper, . . . . 1 at 13.85 wk.
IX. Chief engineer 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 25.00 wk.
Assistant engineers, . . . . . 2 at 16.00 wk.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 14.00 Wk.
Watchman and ﬁreman, . . . . 1 at 14.00 wk.
X. Head carpenter 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 25.00 wk.
Carpenter, 1 . - . . . . . 1 at 3.50 day
Carpenter, 1 . . . . . . 1 at 3.00 day
XI. Farm foreman 1 (one meal a day), . . . 1 at 17.35 wk.
Farm supervisor, . . . . . 1 at 11.55 wk.
Attendants, . . . . . . 1 at 8.10 wk.
“ . . . . . 2 at 6.95 wk.
Herdsman, . . . I . . . 1 at 8.10 wk.
Job worker, . . . . . . 1 at 3.00 day
MASSACHUSETTS COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND.
1. General Information.
(a) Commission established by chapter 385, Acts of 1906.
(b) Office located at 3 Park Street, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and employees on July 1, 1914, was 35.
(d) Appropriation for 1914 was $65,000, of which $25,000 was
for maintenance of industries.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The lVIassachusetts Commission for the Blind maintains a
register of the blind in Massachusetts, which describes their con-
dition, causes of blindness, and capacity for education and in-
dustrial training.
The commission also acts as a bureau of information and in-
dustrial aid, so as to assist-blind persons in ﬁnding employment
and to develop home industries for them. For these purposes
the commission may furnish materials and tools to blind persons,
and aid them in marketing their products.

1 Nonresident; receives no board except as speciﬁed.
454
The commission maintains workshops for employment of the
blind, and pays for temporary support and temporary lodging
for workmen or pupils in workshops, but the commission cannot
undertake the permanent support or maintenance of any blind
person.
At the present time the commission is investigating the con-
dition of persons with seriously defective eyesight, who are not
provided for by schools or the commission.
3. Control and Direction.
The work is controlled and directed by a Board of ﬁve unpaid
members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and con-
sent of the Council, for terms of ﬁve years. The names and ad-
dresses of the present members of the Board, with the dates of
expiration of their respective terms,’ are: —— '
James P. Munroe, Chairman, Boston, July, 1917 .
Miss Annette P. Rogers, Boston, July, 1919.
Edward E. Allen, Boston, July, 1918.
Mrs. Agnes O’R. Taff, Brookline, July, 1915.
Walter B. Snow, Sec-retary, Water-town, July, 1916.
The Board has two committees, namely, the shop committee,
consisting of three members, and the case committee, consisting
of two members. The members of the commission personally
inspect the work under their control.
4. ill anagement.
The management and immediate charge of the department,
including all divisions of the work, are vested in a general super-
intendent, who is appointed for an indeﬁnite term by the Mas-
sachusetts Commission for the Blind, and who is responsible to
and may be removed from office by them. The present general
superintendent is Miss Lucy Wright, whose salary is $2,000 per
annum.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the Massachusetts Commission
for the Blind are organized into ﬁve main groups or divisions,
one of which is in the immediate charge of the general superin—
tendent, and each other group is in the charge of a division
superintendent, who is directly responsible to the general super-
intendent.
The division superintendents are appointed and may be re-
moved from ofﬁce by the Commission for the Blind. The di-
455
vision superintendents have power to appoint the employees in
their divisions, subject, however, to approval by the commission
before becoming effective. The commission, however, reserves
to itself the power of discharging employees.
5. Organization, Classes of Ojﬁeials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The number of ofﬁcials and employees in each group or di-

vision on Aug. 1, 1913, is shown in the following summary:
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind,
General superintendent,
I. Central ofﬁce, .
II. Salesroom and special sales, .
III. Shop system, .
IV. Cambridge industries, .
V. Woolson House industries,
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Total number of ofﬁcials and employees,
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees and the rates of compen~
sation paid on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown in the following state-
ment: ——
Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, . . . 5 1
General superintendent, . . . . . . 1 at $2,000.00 yr.
I. Central ofﬁce: 2—
Superintendent training and employment for
women, also superintendent of Salesroom, . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Field agent for conservation of eyesight (half
time), . . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Stenographer (also does register work), . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
Stenographer (also does secretarial work) (part
time), . '. . . . . . 1 at .50 hr.
Telephone operator, 3 . . . 1 at 9.00 wk.
Accountant (receives one-third of salary in this

department; reported under industries, IV.,
salary $1,200).
Special worker for defective eyesight (temporary
employee), . . . . . . 1 at 100.00 mo.
Field worker (part time) (temporary employee), 1 at 2.00 day
Clerical assistant (receives one-fourth Of salary
from this department; reported under indus-
tries, IV.; temporary employee, 40 cents an
hour).
1 Unpaid.
2 The general superintendent is in immediate charge of this division.
3 Blind or partly blind employee.
456
II. Superintendent of training and employment for
women, also superintendent of salesroom (re-
ported under I., salary $1,100 year).
Manager of Woolson House industries, also
manager of salesroom (reported under V.,
salary 320 week).
Salesroom agent,
Messenger, 1 . . . .
III. Superintendent of training and employment for
men, also of commission’s shops, 1
Sales agent, 1
Canvasser, 1 . . .
Manager, Cambridge shop,
Foreman, 1 .
Bookkeeper,
Clerical assistant,
Stenographer, 1 . . . .
Ofﬁce boy (part time), . .
Managing foreman, Pittsﬁeld shop, 1
Clerical assistant (part time),
Manager, Lowell shop (part time), .
Foreman, 1 . . . .
Manager, Worcester shop (part time),
Foreman, 1 . . . .
Manager, Fall River shop (part time),
Foreman,1 . . . . .
IV. Superintendent, Cambridge rug and mop shops,
Head clerk, . . . . . .
Assistant clerk (temporary and part time
employee) (receives one-fourth salary from
central oﬂice),
Distributing agent (part time), .
Accountant (receives one-third salary from
central oﬂice),
Foreman, rug shop,
Stock clerk,
Pattern cutter, .
Seeing helper,
Pattern inserters,
Cutter, . .
Foreman, mop shop, 1 . .
V. Manager, Woolson House industries, .
Assistant, . . . . . .
Art fabric ﬁnisher (temporary employee),
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1,800.00 yr.
60.00 mo.
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50.00 mo.
1,800.00 yr.
12.00 wk.
.40 hr.
1,500.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
15.00 wk.
8.00 wk.
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6.00 wk.
6.00 wk.
15.00 wk.
20.00 wk.
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1 Blind or partly blind employee.
457
BOARD OF PRISON CQMMISSIONERS, PRISONS AND
REFORMATORIES.
A. PRISON COMMISSIONERS.
1. General Information.
(a) The Board of Prison Commissioners, established by chapter
364, Acts of 1901, succeeded the Commissioners of Prisons, estab-
lished by chapter 294, Acts of 1879.
(b) Ofﬁce located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and employees, exclusive of those in
the institutions, on July 1, 1914, was 18.
(d) Appropriation in 1914 for the expenses of the commission
was $49,500.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The Board of Prison Commissioners (1) visits and inspects
all prisons, reformatories, jails and houses of correction in Massa-
chusetts; (2) has control over the State Prison, Massachusetts
Reformatory, Reformatory for WVomen, and Prison Camp and
Hospital; releases and transfers prisoners; (4) prepares data
concerning prisoners for use of the parole boards in considering
paroles and pardons; (5) aids prisoners released from prisons;
(6) returns to prison those prisoners who violate their paroles;
(7) keeps ﬁnger-print and Bertillon measurements of Massachu—
setts prisoners; (8) audits expenditures for and by the commis-
sion, and also audits and approves expenditures for State prisons
and reformatories and for industries in both State and county
prisons.
The nature and extent of the commission’s powers and duties
with respect to State institutions are described below under
“Control and Direction.” In addition to the power of control
over State institutions, the commission exercises limited authority
over all county jails and houses of correction. In the exercise
of this power, rules are enacted and regulations made for the
direction and guidance of the oﬂicers of such institutions. Pro-
vision is thereby made for instruction of prisoners committed
for terms of not less than six months; for the exercise of unem-
ployed prisoners; and for medical examination and supervision
of prisoners in solitary conﬁnement. The commission likewise
conducts semiannual inspections of books and all the affairs of
jails and houses of correction, and for this purpose is clothed by
law with all the powers possessed by county commissioners.
458
The authority of the Prison Commissioners to transfer prison-
ers extends not only to the four State institutions under their
control but also to the State Farm (which is under the super-
vision of the Board of Charity and under the control of a Board
of Trustees), as stated in the section of this report describing
the work and authority of the trustees of the State Inﬁrmary
and State Farm. The Prison Commissioners also transfer, under
certain conditions, prisoners to and from county jails and houses
of correction.
Legislation effected in 1913 enables the commission to co-oper-
ate with the State Board of Health and State Board of Agri-
culture by utilizing convict labor in the reclamation of wet
lands in the Commonwealth (section 4, chapter 759, Acts of
1913).
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the commission’s office force in the
State House, of the State Prison, Massachusetts Reformatory,
Reformatory for Women, and Prison Camp and Hospital are
vested in the salaried chairman and four unpaid commissioners,
each of whom is appointed for a term of ﬁve years by the Gov-
ernor. ’
The names and addresses of the Prison Commissioners on
July 1, 1914, and the dates of expiration of their respective terms,
were: —
Frank L. Randall, Chairman, Brookline, 1916.
Henry Parkman, Boston, 1914.
Catherine M. O’Leary, Boston, 1918.
Hannah T. Carrot, Cambridge, 1915.
James H. Stedman, Braintree, 1917.
The chairman receives an annual salary of $4,000, and during
1913 received an additional salary of $500 for services on the
boards of parole for men and women.
These ofﬁcials are responsible to, and may be removed from
office by, the Governor and Council. Weekly meetings of the
Board are held on Monday at the State House, State Prison
or at one of the reformatories. The law provides for semi-
annual visits of the full Board to all the institutions under its
control and for a thorough examination thereof. It is also pro-
vided that at least one member of the commission shall visit
monthly each institution under control of the Board, and that
a majority of them shall visit such institutions quarterly for the
purpose of inspecting the books and all the affairs thereof.
459
In the exercise of its control over State penal institutions, the
Prison Commissioners enact rules for the government of officers
in such institutions in the performance of their duties; for the
government, discipline and instruction of convicts therein; and
for the custody and preservation of institutional p'roperty.
Copies of these rules must be submitted to the Governor and
Council, who may approve, annul or modify them.
The commission is required to submit a report in writing at
least once in six months concerning the condition of institu-
tions, and is also required to report to the Governor whenever
in its judgment the condition of administration, ﬁnancial man-
agement or discipline in any of the institutions requires execu-
tive action.
The Prison Camp and Hospital renders weekly reports of
commitments and discharges, monthly reports, showing number
of prisoners in each section of the institution, and an annual
report, showing the general condition of the institution and
work accomplished. The other State institutions are required to
render monthly reports to the commission concerning the labor
of the prisoners during the month, including the number of
prisoners in custody at the beginning and end of the month;
the average daily number in custody during the month, together
with their employments and occupations; accounts of the arti-
cles made during the month and return of articles made at each
institution. They also render annual reports to the commission
containing reports of certain officers of the institution.
All bills contracted by the institutions must be approved-by
the Prison Commissioners. All contracts for the institutions
must be made in writing, and become binding when approved
in writing by the commissioners. In the following sections of
chapter 222 of the Revised Laws, the powers and duties of the
Prison Commissioners with respect to prisons and reformatories
are set forth: ——
SECTION 3. They shall have the general supervision of the state prison,
of the Massachusetts reformatory, of the reformatory prison for women and
of jails and houses of correction. They shall make rules for the direction of
the oﬂicers of such institutions in the performance of their duties, for the
government, discipline and instruction of the convicts therein, for the custody
and preservation of the property connected therewith, for the supply of food,
clothing and bedding in the state prison, Massachusetts reformatory and
reformatory prison for women, for teaching prisoners who are committed to
a jail or house of correction for six months or more to read and write, for
securing proper exercise for unemployed sentenced prisoners in jails and houses
of correction and for securing medical examination and supervision of prisoners
460
in jails and houses of correction who are punished by solitary imprisonment.
As soon as may be after such rules have been made, the commissioners shall
submit copies thereof to the governor and council who may approve, annul
or modify them. J ailers, keepers of houses of correction, county commissioners
and the penal institutions commissioner of the city of Boston shall make no
rules inconsistent with the aforesaid rules. '
SECTION 4. The full board shall visit the state prison, Massachusetts
reformatory and the reformatory prison for women semi-annually and shall
make a thorough examination thereof. The commissioners or one of them
shall also visit said prisons at least once in each month; and a majority of the
board shall visit said prisons once in three months, for the purpose of inspect-
ing the books and all the affairs thereof and of ascertaining whether the laws
and rules are duly observed, the officers competent and faithful and the con-
victs properly governed and employed. They shall forthwith report to the
governor and council any violation of law or neglect or omission of duty, which
comes to their knowledge, by any officer of the state prison, Massachusetts
reformatory or reformatory prison for women who holds his office by appoint—
ment of the governor and council.
SECTION 8. The commissioners shall, at least once in six months, report
in writing to the governor the condition of the state prison, the Massachusetts
reformatory and the reformatory prison for women, and shall so report to the
governor when, in their judgment, the conditions of administration, ﬁnancial
management or discipline in any of said institutions require executive action.
Information relative to the location, size and expense of each
of the four institutions under the control of the Prison Commis-
sioners is given in the table on the following page.
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INSTITUTIONS UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE PRISON COMMISSION.


Area giiiiliigi Capacity N23?“ Appro-
NAME- Location- obvetiielil. (mg? vairfié'itn. mailers iii-.333‘ £13316? P15205128?’
' during 1931'4_ ' 1914.
1913. .
State Prison, Boston (Charlestown), 17851 9.30 81,256,800 00 732 800 92 $179,000 00
Massachusetts Reformatory. Concord, . 1884 308.00 1,390,517 92 617 950 131 242,125 00
Reformatory for Women, Sherborn, 1877 333.24 493,705 89 196 240 52 92,509 502
Prison Camp and Hospital: —
Camp, West Rutland, 1004 000.003 86,023 083 50 100 343 57,540 008
Hospital, . West Rutlancl, 1907 - ~ 62 100 — —
Totals, , 1,636.54 $3,233,046 89 1,666 2,190 309 $571,174 50


1 Established on present site in 1805.
2 Includes $13,000 for improvements.
3 Total for camp and hospital.
462
4. Management.
Management of the commission’s office force and agents is
divided, being partly exercised by the .deputy commissioner and
partly by the secretary.
The deputy commissioner holds office during the pleasure of
the Board and works under the direction of the chairman. The
present deputy commissioner is Mr. John B. Hebberd, whose
salary is $2,500 per annum. During 1913 he also received
$446.23 for services on the board of parole for men. The deputy
commissioner directs and supervises the work of the agents in
the care, assistance and oversight of paroled or discharged pris-
oners. The work of the agents is State-wide. The agent in
charge of the identiﬁcation of prisoners works directly under and
reports to the Board.
The management and immediate charge of the commission’s
office are vested in the secretary of the Board, who is appointed
by the commission to serve during its pleasure. The present
secretary is Mr. J. \Narren Bailey, whose salary is $2,500 per
annum. He is the executive officer of the Board and is in charge
of the detail work of the office.
The management of each of the four institutions under the
control of the Prison Commissioners is described in the state-
ments for those institutions.
5. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of
C o mpensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the Prison Commissioners, ex-
clusive of those in the institutions, are organized in three main
groups or divisions, each of which is directly responsible to the
commission. The titles of these groups, with the number of
ofﬁcials and employees in each group on Aug. 1, 1913, are shown
in the following outline: —
Prison Commissioners, . . . .
I. Deputy commissioner and agents, .
II. Secretary, assistant stenographer and clerks,
III. Agent, identiﬁcation of criminals, .
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Total number of ofﬁcials and employees,
The classes of ofﬁcials and employees in each main group or
division, and the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: ——
463
Chairman, 1 . . . . . . ‘. . 1 at $4,000.00 yr.
‘Commissioners (no salary),‘-’ . . . . . 4
I. Deputy commissioner, 3 . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Agent, aiding discharged female prisoners, . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Agents and special police officers,‘1 . . . 2 at 1,200.00 yr.
Agent and special police officer (transfers pris-
oners),5 . . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
II. Secretary, . . . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Assistant secretary (special police officer, also
aids discharged prisoners)“ . . . . 1 at 1,600.00 yr.
Stenographer,7 . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Clerks,7 . . . . . . . 3 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
III. Agent, identiﬁcation of criminals, . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
B. STATE PRISON.
1. Functions and General Information...
(a) The State Prison is maintained for the safe-keeping of con-
victed male felons. The form of sentence is “at hard labor,”
:and to carry out this provision of law industries have been
vestablished. At present, the prison has eight‘ manufacturing de-
partments, namely, brush, harness, shoe, trunk, cloth and cloth-
ing, hosiery, hand-made shoe and mattress. The product of the
brush, harness, shoe and trunk departments is sold mostly in the
open market; nearly all of the product of the cloth and clothing,
hosiery, hand-made shoe and mattress departments is sold to
State, county and city institutions. The prison also conducts
day and correspondence schools, the object of which is to give
the prisoners an opportunity to improve their education. The
prison was ﬁrst established by chapter 21, Acts of 1785, on Castle
Island in Boston harbor, and the present institution was ﬁrst
occupied in December, 1805.
(b) Located in Boston (Charlestown), hIass.
(0) Land area is 9.3 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings and fixtures (as shown in the
Auditor’s report of 1913) was $1,256,800.

1 Also received, during 1913, $500 for services on parole boards.
'1 Two of the commissioners receive $15 a day for services on Parole Board for Reformatory
‘for Women.
1 Also received $446.23 during 1913 for services on parole boards.
4 Each of these two agents received in addition to his salary 3200 for services during 1913 as
special police officer.
5 Received in addition to his salary $425 for services during 1913 as special police Officer.
5 Received in addition to his salary $50 for services during 1913 as special district police officer.
‘ 1' Stenographer and one clerk also work for parole board. Stenographer received $150 and
clerk received 3100 for services during 1913.
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(e) Average number of prisoners during 1913 was 732. Ca-
pacity of institution is 800.
(f) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 92.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $179,000.
2. Control and Direction.
The Prison Commissioners exercise control and direction over
this institution, as is described on page 459 preceding.
3. lllanagement.
The management and immediate charge of this institution are
vested in a warden, who is appointed by the Prison Commis-
sioners, and holds office during their pleasure. The salary of
the warden is $4,000 per annum. In addition to his salary, the
warden receives the use of a furnished house, with fuel and
light._ The warden is responsible to the Prison Commissioners
and may be removed from office by them. On July 31, 1914,
the warden retired and the deputy warden assumed the duties’
until the appointment of a warden.
The warden appoints the prison officials, —comprising the
deputy warden, clerk, chaplain, religious instructor and phy-
sician, ——the watchmen, and the superintendents and instruc-
tors in the ‘industrial departments. All appointments, except
those of prison officials and watchmen, must be approved by
the Prison Commissioners before becoming effective.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The officials and employees of the State Prison are organized‘
into nine groups or divisions, each of which is directly responsi--
ble to the warden. The names of these groups or divisions, with
the number of oﬂicials and employees in each group on Aug. 1,
1913, are given in the following outline: ——

Warden, . . . . . 1
I. Deputy warden, watchmen, etc., . 73
II. Clerk and bookkeeper, 2
III. Chaplain, . . 1
IV. Religious instructor, 1
V. Physician, . . 1
VI. Brush department, 2‘
VII. Harness department, 1
VIII. Shoe department, 6
IX. Public use industries, . 8
Total number of officials and employees, 96
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The classes of officials and employees in each group or divi-
sion, together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913,
are shown in the following statement: —
Warden (has use of furnished house, with fuel and light), 1 at $4,000.00 yr.
I. Deputy warden (has use of furnished house, with
fuel and light), . . . . . 1 at 2,500.00 yr.
Turnkeys, . . . . . . . 4 at 1,300.00 yr.
Watchmen, . . . . . . 43 at 1,300.00 yr.
“ . . . . . 10 at 1,200.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 3 at 1,000.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 2 at 800.00 yr.
Engineer, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Assistant engineer, . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Firemen, . . . . . . 3 at 17.00 wk.
Electrician, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Machine shop instructor, . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Teamster, . . . . . . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Laborer, . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
II. Clerk, . . . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Bookkeeper, ., . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
III. Chaplain, . . . . . . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
IV. Religious instructor, . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
V. Physician, . . . . . . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
VI. Superintendent of brush department, . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Instructor, . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
VII. Instructor in harness department, . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
VIII. Superintendent of shoe department, . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Instructors, . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . 4 at 1,100.00 yr.
“' . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Cutter (temporary employee), . . . 1 at , 3.00 day
IX. Superintendent of public use industries, . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Instructor in clothing department, . . 1 at 1,320.00 yr.
“ “ “ “ . . ,1 at 1,050.00 yr.
Instructor in hand-made shoe department, . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Instructor in hosiery department, . . 1 at 1,500.00 yr.
Instructor in mattress department, . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
N OTE. —- On Aug. 1, 1913, no instructor was employed in the trunk department,
one of the watchmen acting in charge of the work in that department.
No official or employee receives board, lodging or allowance
in addition to his salary, excepting the warden and deputy
warden, who have use of a furnished’house as above indicated.
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C. MASSACHUSETTS REFORMATORY.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The Massachusetts Reformatory, created by chapter 255,
Acts of 1884, receives, in accordance with orders of the courts, all
male convicts under forty years of age other than those sentenced
to solitary conﬁnement at hard labor in the State Prison. The
majority of the prisoners are employed in the reformatory indus-
tries, industrial schools or on the farm. In the industries are
manufactured boys’ and men’s shoes, cloth, blankets and yarns
for the use of other institutions, and beds and furniture on order
for other institutions. Printing is carried on in connection with
the trade schools, and to a small extent chair caning. For the
ﬁscal year ending Nov. 30, 1913, the receipts from the industries
at the institution were $217,107.06. The products of the farm
(which is cultivated by the inmates) are used in the institution.
The institution was established Dec. 20, 1884.
(5) Located at Concord, Mass.
(0) Land area is 308 acres.
((1) Valuation of land, buildings and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $1,396,517.92.
(e) Average number of prisoners during 1913 was 617. Ca-
pacity of institution is 950.
(f) Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 131.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $242,125.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction of the Massachusetts Reformatory are
exercised by the Prison Commissioners, described on page 459 of
this report.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of this institution are
vested in a superintendent, who is appointed by the Prison
Commissioners. - He is responsible to and may be removed from
office by the Prison Commissioners. The present superintendent
is‘ Mr. Alvah S. Baker, who receives a salary of $3,500 per annum
and the use of a furnished house with fuel and light.
Under the rules of the Civil Service Commission the superin-
tendent appoints all officers, turnkeys and watchmen provided
for by law, also all other employees, with the provision that the
appointments of superintendents and instructors in the division
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of industries are subject to approval by the Prison Commission-
ers. The superintendent also has power to remove ofﬁcials and
employees under the same rules and restrictions as stated con-
cerning appointments. He purchases the supplies for the re-
formatory, and receives and disburses all funds advanced by the
Commonwealth for the support of the institution.
The superintendent is assisted in the management of the
institution by a deputy superintendent (who in addition to his
salary receives furnished “house room,” fuel and lights), chap-
lain, clerk, physician, engineer, and superintendent of trade
schools. In the absence of the superintendent, the deputy super-
intendent exercises the powers and performs the duties of the
superintendent.
The superintendent is in daily contact and consultation with
the officers, instructors and employees of the institution, and a
daily written report of the condition of the institution is made
to him by the deputy superintendent. All subordinate ofﬁcers
of the institution submit their reports to the deputy superin-
tendent daily. He consolidates them and in this form they are
submitted to the superintendent.
The prisoners in the institution are divided into various grades.
When ﬁrst received, they are placed in grade two (if their con-
duct warrants such action, they are demerited and placed in
grade three). After the required number of merits are received
in grade two, the prisoners are placed in grade one, from which
grade they are released from the institution.
4. Organization, Classes 0]‘ Oﬂic'ials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the Massachusetts Reformatory
are organized into six main groups or divisions, the official in
charge of each group being directly responsible to the superin-
tendent, as shown in the following summary: ——
Superintendent, 1
I. Chaplain, . 1
II. Physician, . . . . . . . . . 1
III. Clerk and assistants, . . . . . . . . 4
IV. Deputy superintendent, turnkeys, watchmen, etc., . . 82
V. Industries and trade school divisions, . . . . . 37
VI. Engineer’s division, . . . . . . . . 13
Total number of ofﬁcials and employees, . . . . 139
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The classes of officials and employees in each main group or
division, and the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement, which also indicates the par-
ticular duty or assignment of the larger number of those em-
ployed. No official or employee receives board, lodging or meals
at the institution, except as stated for the superintendent and
his deputy.
Superintendent (also receives furnished house, fuel and
I.
II.
III.
IV.
lights),
Chaplain,
Physician, .
Clerk, . . . . . . . .
Assistant clerk (court records and histories;
also teacher in evening schools), . .
Assistant clerk (bookkeeper; also teacher in
evening schools), . . . . .
Assistant clerk and stenographer (also teacher
in evening schools), . . . . .
Deputy superintendent (also receives furnished
“house room,” fuel and lights),
A. Turnkey and assistant deputy ($1,300 as
turnkey; $300 as assistant deputy),
Turnkey (yard officer), . . .
Turnkey, guard room, . . .
Turnkey assistant, guard room,
B. Watchmen: —-
Watchman (assists superintendent,
places prisoners at work, transfers
prisoners), . .
Clerical work (charge of conduct rec-
ords and of evening schools),
In charge of wings and cells,
Assisting in wings and cells, .
Assisting in wings and cells (nights),
Assisting in wings and cells (nights),
Walls, . . .
In charge at farm,
Assisting at farm, .
Dining room,
Kitchen, .
Hospital, .
U
Hospital (nights),
Guard room (nights),
Storehouse,
Cleaning of prison,‘
Walks and grounds, .
Yard, . .
Yard (nights), .
1 at $3,500.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
2,500.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
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1 at
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1 at
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1 at
1 at
1 at
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1 at
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1 at
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1,250.00 yr.
1,250.00 yr.
1,250.00 yr.
2,000.00 yr.
1,600.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,300.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
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Laundry, . . . . . . 1 at $1,300.00 yr.
Barns, . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Barns (nights), . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
In charge punishment and detention
rooms, . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Assistant, punishment and detention
rooms, . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
In charge punishment and detention
rooms (nights), . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Assistant, punishment and detention
rooms (nights), . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Shoe shop, . . . . . 3 at 1,300.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Cloth shop, . . . . . 6 at 1,300.00 yr.
In charge at carpenter’s shop, . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Assistant, . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Blacksmith shop, . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Woodworking shop, . . _ . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
In charge at paint shop, . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Assistant, . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
“ . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Sloyd, . . . . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Plumbing, . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Physical culture, . . . 1 at 1,300.00 yr.
Relief officers, . . . . . 6 at 1,300.00 yr.
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Relief officers (nights), . . . 2 at 1,300.00 yr.
C. Instructor (photographer, in charge Bertil-
lon measurements and ﬁnger prints,
also teacher in evening schools), . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
D. Teachers in evening schools, 1 . . 4 at 2.00 2
E. Organist, . . . . . . 1 at 400.00 yr.
F. Hostler, . . . . . . 1 at 80.00 mo.
G. Teamster, . . . . . . 1 at 65.00 mo.
H. Farm laborer, . . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
V. Industries and trade school divisions: ——
A. Superintendent of shoe industry, . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Instructors, . . . . . 1 at 27 .00 wk.
“ . . . . . 1 at 25.00 wk.
“ . . . . . 1 at 21.00 wk.
“ ' . . . . . 1 at 4.00 day
“ . . . . . . 1 at 3.50 day
“ . . . . . 5 at 3.00 day
“ . . . . . 1 at 2.50 day
B. Superintendent of cloth industry, . . 1 at 2,000.00 yr.
Assistant superintendent, . . . 1 at 25.00 wk.
Mechanic, . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Repairer, . . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.

1 Six regular employees from other divisions also serve as teachers in evening schools at $2 per
session.
2 Per session.
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Instructors, . . . . . 1 at $20.00 wk.
“ . . . . . 2 at 3.50 day
Instructors (one also teacher in evening
schools), . . . . . 6 at 3.30 day
Instructors, . . 3 at 3.00 day
C. Superintendent of trade schools (position
vacant; temporarily under control of
deputy): —-
Mason, . . . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Engraving instructor, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Drawing instructor (also teacher in even-
ing schools), . . . . . 1 at 900.00 yr.
Carpentry instructor, . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Sloyd instructor, . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Printing instructor, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Tinsmithing instructor, . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Plumbing instructor, . . . . 1 at 1,200.00 yr.
Shoe instructor (State shop), . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
VI. Engineer (in charge of department), . . . 1 at 1,800.00 yr.
Assistant engineers, . . . . . 4 at 3.50 day
“ “ . . . . . 1 at 3.00 day
‘Electrician, . . . . . . l at 1,200.00 yr.
Firemen (one temporary), . . . . 4 at 17.00 wk.
Machinist, . . . . . . . 1 at 3.50 day
Piper and steam ﬁtter, . . . . 1 at 3.50 day
D. REFORMATORY FOR WOMEN.
1. ‘Functions and General Information.
(a) The Reformatory for Women was created by chapter 385,
Acts of 1874 for the purpose of safely keeping and employing
women convicts during the term of their sentence or in conform-
ity with the order of the courts.
The classes of work carried on in this institution comprise
industries which produce goods both for State and public use,
the laundry (house and commercial) and the farm (including the
dairy). In the department of industries, including the laundry
division, the institution performs work for private individuals for
which compensation is received. The institution was established
Oct. 30, 1877.
(6) Located at Sherborn, Mass.
(0) Land area, 333.24 acres.
(d) Valuation of land, buildings and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $493,705.89.
(e) Average number of prisoners during 1913 was 196. Ca-
pacity of institution is 240.
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Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 52.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $92,509.50 (in-
cluding $13,000 for improvements).
2. Control and Direction.
The Board of Prison Commissioners exercise control and
direction over the Reformatory for Women, as described on
page 459 of this report.
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the institution are
vested in a superintendent, who is appointed by the Prison
Commissioners for an indeﬁnite term. The present superintend;
cut is Mrs. Jessie D. Hodder, whose salary is $2,000 per annum.
This official is responsible to and may be removed from ofﬁce by
the Board of Prison Commissioners.
The superintendent has the custody and control of all prisoners
committed to the institution and also the management and
direction of the prison and its employees. She has power to
appoint and discharge all the employees of the institution. The
superintendent is also treasurer of the reformatory, and as
such receives and disburses all money paid by the State for the
support of the prison.
Assisting the superintendent in the management of the institu-
tion are the deputy, who directs the work in the housekeeping
division, the physician, the instructor of industries, the head
farmer and the chief engineer. They work under the direc-
tion of the superintendent, but manage the work of their divisions.
In the absence of the superintendent, the deputy superintendent
has the powers and assumes the duties of the superintendent.
In connection with the management of the institution, the
prisoners are divided into different grades, when ﬁrst received
being placed in the annex division or, if necessary, in the hospital
section under the care of the physician, then in grade two; and
when promotion is merited they are placed in grade one, from
which grade they leave the institution.
The superintendent receives daily reports from the deputy,
clerk and all officers in immediate charge of the women, and
monthly reports from the industries department and the farm,
showing the status of the work, the amount accomplished, etc.
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4. Organization, Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of
Compensation.
The ofﬁcials and employees of the Reformatory for Women
are organized into twelve main groups or divisions, the official in
charge of each group being directly responsible to the superin-
tendent, as shown in the following outline: —
Superintendent, 1
I. Clerk, . . 1
II. Chaplain, . . . 1
III. Matron in charge of office, 1
IV. Matron in charge of stores, . 1
V. Matron in charge of investigations, . . . 1
VI. Deputy superintendent and housekeeping division, 22
VII. Matron and assistant deputy superintendent, 1
VIII. Night watch division, . . . 4
IX. Physician and hospital division, 4
X. Instructor and industries division, 5
X1. Head farmer and assistants, 18
XII. Engineer and assistants, 6
Total number of officials and employees, 66
The classes of officials and employees in each group or division,
together with the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown'in the following statement: —-
N OTE. — All employees receive board, lodging and laundry service in addition
to their salary, unless stated to the contrary.
Superintendent, . . . 1 at $2,000.00 yr.
I. Clerk, . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
II. Chaplain (also in charge of schools), 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
III. Matron in charge of ofﬁce, . 1 at 500.00 yr.
IV. Matron in charge of stores, 1 . . . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
V. Matron in charge of investigations (ﬁeld work), 1 at 400.00 yr.
VI. Deputy superintendent (in charge of house-
keeping division), 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
A. Living division: -—
Matron in charge of ﬁrst grade, 1 at 500.00 yr.
Assistant matron (temporary em-
ployee), . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Matron in charge of second grade, 1 at 300.00 yr.
Assistant matron, . . . . 1 at 300.00 yr.
Matron in charge of second grade (east
wing), . . . . . 1 at 500.00 yr.
Matron in charge of second grade
(annex), 1 at 400.00 yr.

1 Has use of unfurnished house owned by the institution; receives two meals a day on week
days.
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VII.
VIII.
IX.
XI.
B. Kitchen and dining room service: —-
Matron in charge of officers’ kitchen and
dining room, . . . .
Matron in charge of prisoners’ kitchen,
Matron in charge of prisoners’ dining
room, . . .
C. Laundry and relief work: —
Matron in charge of prisoners’ laundry,
Matron to receive prisoners,
Matrons, relief work, .
H H H . .
D. Matron, charge of outdoor work,
Matron (temporary employee),
Matrons (temporary employees),
E. Matron in charge of dairy, .
F. Head instructor in laundry division,
Assistant instructor, . . .
Matron and assistant deputy superintendent,
Night watch division: —
Outdoor night watchmen, 1 .
Inside night watch matrons,
Physician (in charge hospital division),
Matrons 1 (temporary),
Matron in nursery, . . . .
Instructor and head cutter 2 (in charge of in-
dustries), .
Assistant instructor, 2
Head instructor in shirt room,
Assistant instructor, . .
Instructor in State use industries,
Head farmer in charge of farm, 3
Stableman and laundry teamster, 3
Farmer, poultry yard, 2 '
Farmer, piggery, 2
Farmer and teamster, 2 .
Farmer, greenhouse and hothouse, 3
Farmer and teamster, 3
Farmer, cow barn, 2
Farmers, 3 .- . . . .
Farmers (three temporary), . .
Carpenter 2 (repairs and improvements),
Assistant carpenter and farm employee, ‘1
XII. Engineer and electrician, 1
Assistant engineer, 3
Firemen, 3 .
Fireman, 2 .
Fireman, 3 .
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$500.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
300.00 yr.
300.00 yr.
400.00 yr.
300.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
620.00 yr.
2.00 day
500.00 yr.
1,500.00 yr.
300.00 yr.
300.00 yr.
1,600.00 yr.
75.00 mo.
500.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
500.00 yr.
1,200.00 yr.
60.00 mo.
55.00 mo.
55.00 mo.
55.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
50.00 mo.
75.00 mo.
60.00 mo.
1,200.00 yr.

05.00 mo.
2.00 day
2.00 day
60.00 mo.
1 Nonresidents; receive one meal a day in addition to salary.
2 Nonresident; receives salary only.
3 Has use of unfurnished house owned by the institution; no meals.
4 Has use of unfurnished house owned by the institution; receives two meals a day on week
days.
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E. PRISON CAMP AND HOSPITAL.
1. Functions and General Information.
(a) The function of the camp section of the Prison Camp and
Hospital is to furnish employment to not more than 100 prisoners
in outdoor occupations. The function of the hospital section is
to segregate and care for all tubercular prisoners of the Common-
wealth. The camp section was established in 1904 under the
provisions of chapter 393, Acts of 1898, and the hospital section in
1907 under the provisions of chapter 355, Acts of 1905.
(12) Located in West Rutland, Mass.
(0) Land area is 986 acres.
(cl) Valuation of land, buildings and ﬁxtures (as shown in
Auditor’s report for 1913) was $86,023.08.
(e) Average number of patients in 1913 was 121; of these 62
were in the hospital and 59 in the camp. Accommodations for
100 persons are provided in the hospital and for the same
number in the camp.
(f) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 34.
(g) Appropriation for expenses for 1914 was $57,540.
2. Control and Direction.
Control and direction are vested in the Prison Commissioners,
' who have complete authority over all branches of work in the in-
stitution; the appointment of the superintendent; the approval
of all appointments made by the superintendent; the ﬁxing of all
salaries and the making of rules for the general management of
the institution. (See also statement for Prison Commission.)
3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the institution are
vested in a superintendent, who is appointed by the Prison
Commission to serve at its pleasure. The present superin-
tendent is Mr. George C. Erskine, whose salary is $2,000 per
annum. -
The superintendent, with the approval of the Prison Com-
mission, appoints and determines the compensation of assist-
ants, and they hold office at his pleasure, except watchmen and
instructors, who come under civil service rules.
All ofﬁcials and employees of the Prison Camp and Hospital
are directly responsible to the superintendent. In his absence,
the deputy superintendent is in charge.
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Officials and employees work in either the camp section or the
hospital as occasion demands, the force not being organized into
separate divisions for the camp and for the hospital.
4. Organization, Classes of Oﬁicials and Employees and Rates
of Compensation.
The several classes of ofﬁcials and employees, the number in
each class and the rates of compensation on Aug. 1, 1913, are
shown in the following statement: ——
NOTE. —- All ofﬁcials and employees receive board and lodging in addition
to their salaries, excepting the physician who has meals at the institution
when in attendance.
Superintendent, . . . . . . . 1 at $2,000.00 yr.
Deputy superintendent, . . . . . . 1 at 1,100.00 yr.
Mechanic (title “inspector”), . . . . . 1 at 960.00 yr.
Watchmen, . . . . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 4 at 7 20.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 3 at 600.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 2 at 480.00 yr.
Physician (part time), . . . . . . 1 at 1,000.00 yr.
Nurse, . . 1 at 780.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Nurse (temporary), . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Attendants, . . . . . . . . 1 at 840.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 2 at 720.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 3 at 600.00 yr.
Instructors, . . . . . . . . 1 at 960.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 2 at 840.00 yr.
“ . . . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Cook, . . . . . . . . . 1 at 720.00 yr.
Baker, . . . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
F. BOARD OF PAROLE FOR THE STATE PRISON AND MASSACHU-
SETTS REFORMATORY.
1. General Information.
(a) The department was established by chapter 829, Acts of
1913. Prior to that time similar work had been performed by
the Prison Commissioners.
(b) Office located in State House, Boston.
(0) Number of ofﬁcials and employees July 1, 1914, was 8.
(cl) Appropriation of $11,500 for 1914 was made for joint use
of boards of parole for men and for women.
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2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The functions of the board of parole are (1) granting permits
to be at liberty from the State Prison and Massachusetts Re-
formatory, and (2) acting as an advisory board of pardons and
considering applications for pardon or commutation of sen-
tence, referred to it by the Governor, and making to him in
writing a report containing its conclusions and recommenda-
tions. The Board has authority to ﬁx the conditions of a
parole. .
3. Control and Direction.
Control and direction are exercised by the Board, consisting
of ﬁve members, whose names and addresses on July 1, 1914,
with dates of expiration of their terms, were as follows: ——
Frank L. Randall, Chairman, Brookline.
John B. Hebberd, Clerk, Newton.
Warren F. Spalding, Cambridge, 1916.
Thomas C. O’Brien, Boston, 1915.
Benjamin L. Young, Weston, 1914.
The chairman of the Prison Commissioners and the deputy
commissioner are members ex oﬁ’iciis of the Board, being chair-
man and clerk respectively. The other members are appointed
by the Governor and Council, to whom they are responsible
and by whom they may be removed from office.
All meetings of the Board, whether to consider applications
for release on parole or applications for pardons, are held in the
institution in which the prisoner under consideration is con-
fined.
Before granting a permit to be at liberty from either institu-
tion, the Board secures all available information concerning the
person under consideration, and gives him a hearing at the insti-
tution where conﬁned. A parole is then granted, postponed or
denied. As an advisory board of pardons, the members inves-
tigate and hold hearings to consider all applications for pardons
referred to it by the Governor. The prisoners appearing before
the Board may, or may not, be represented by counsel. Wit-
nesses are also heard.
4. I Management.
The management and immediate charge of the department
are vested in the clerk of the Board, who is also deputy prison
commissioner and is a member ex oﬁicio of the parole board.
The present clerk is Mr. John B. Hebberd. His authority is
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that of a member, together with such additional authority as
the Board votes him, and that which he may exercise as clerk
of the Board in the matter of routine work and detail.
All appointments and discharges of employees in this depart-
ment are made by the board of parole. At present, the Board
has only one employee, but two clerks of the Prison Commis-
sion work part time for the Board.
5. Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The compensation of the officials and employees of the Board
of Parole for the State Prison and Massachusetts Reformatory
is as follows: -—
Chairman (received 3500 for services during 1913, on
board of parole for men and board of parole for
women; also chairman of Prison Commissioners, with
salary of $4,000 per annum), . . . . . 1
Members of Board, . . . . . . . 3 at 315.00 day
Member and clerk of Board (received 3446 .23 for services
during 1913, on board of parole for men; also deputy
prison commissioner, with salary of $2,500 per an-
num), . . . . . . . . , . 1
Stenographer, . . . . . . . . 1 at 600.00 yr.
Clerks (part time only; also work for Prison Commis-
sioners. One received 3150 extra compensation for
services for boards of parole for men and for women
during 1913; the other received 3100 extra compensa-
tion from September to December), . . . 2
G. BOARD OF PAROLE FOR REFORMATORY FOR WOMEN.
1. General I nformation.
(a) The department was established by chapter 829, Acts of
1913. Prior to this time similar work was performed by the
Prison Commissioners.
(b) Oﬁice located at State House, Boston.
(a) Number of officials and employees July 1, 1914, was 4
(including chairman of both boards and 1 unpaid employee).
((1) Appropriation of $11,500 for 1914 was made for joint use
of the two parole boards.
2. Functions, Powers and Duties.
The function of the Board of Parole for the Reformatory
for Women is to grant permits to be at liberty from the Reforma-
tory for Women. This service is similar to that for men prison-
ers performed by the Board of Parole for the State Prison and
Massachusetts Reformatory.
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3. Management.
The management and immediate charge of the work are vested
in the Board, consisting of three members, whose names and
addresses on July 1, 1914, were as follows: ——
Frank L. Randall, Chairman, Brookline.
Catherine M. O’Leary, Boston.
Hannah T. Carret, Cambridge.
Under provisions of law, the chairman of the Board of Prison
Commissioners and the two. women members thereof are mem-
bers ea: oﬂiciis of the Board of Parole for the Reformatory for
Women. These ofﬁcials exercise authority in granting or deny-
ing paroles from the Reformatory for Women, and have author-
ity to ﬁx the conditions of a parole. All meetings of the Board
are held at the reformatory.
4. Classes of Oﬂicials and Employees and Rates of Compensation.
The law provides that the clerk of the Reformatory for Women
shall be the clerk of the women’s parole board. She keeps the
records of the meetings and performs clerical work for the Board,
with the exception of keeping the accounts, which is done by a
clerk in the Prison Commissioners’ office. The clerk of the Board
is the only regular employee, but receives no compensation for
her services. Two employees of the Prison Commissioners work
part time for the parole board and receive extra compensation
therefor from that Board. Following is the compensation al-
lowed the officials and employees: — '
Chairman (salary during 1913 as chairman of both parole
boards was $500; as chairman of Prison Commis-
sioners receives salary of $4,000 annually), . . 1
Members (also unpaid Prison Commissioners), . . 2 at $15.00 day
Clerk (no salary; also clerk of the women’ s reforma—
tory), . . . 1
Clerks (in employ of Prison Commissioners, work part
time for two boards of parole; one received as extra
compensation $150; the other received $100 during
1913),‘ . . . . . . . . 2
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v11. CITY OFFICIALS AND OTHER NON-STATE OFFICIALS
APPOINTED BY‘ GOVERNOR.
CITY OFFICIALS.
Board of Police for City of Fall River.
Established by chapter 351, Acts of 1894. Three members,
appointed by Governor. Term, three years. Salary, chairman,
$1,000; members, $750. Present board: —
Term expires.
John S. B. Clarke, . . . . . . . . . 1915
Frederick W. Lawson, . . . . . . . . . 1916
Thomas L. Higgins, Chairman, . . . . . . . 1917
Expenses paid by city of Fall River.
Boston Transit Commission.
Established for term of ﬁve years by chapter 548, Acts of
1894. Time extended by later statutes to July 1, 1917. Five
members; three appointed by mayor of Boston; two by Governor.
Present members for State: ——
Term expires.
Horace G. Allen, . . . . . . . . . . 1917
David A. Ellis, . . . . . . . . . . 1917
Expenses paid by city of Boston.
Finance Commission for the City of Boston.
Established by section 17, chapter 486, Acts of 1909. Five
members, appointed by Governor. Term, ﬁve years. Salary of
chairman, $5,000; other members unpaid. Present members: —-
Term expires.
John R. Murphy, Chairman, -. . . . . . . . 1919
Geoffrey B. Lehy, . . . . . . . . . . 1915
John F. Moors, . . . . . . . . . . 1916
Charles L. Carr, . . . . . . . . . . 1917
James M. Morrison, . . . . . . . . . 1918
Expenses paid by city of Boston.
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Licensing Board for City of Boston.
Established by chapter 291, Acts of 1906. Three members,
appointed by Governor. Term, six years. Salary of chairman
(designated by Governor), $4,000; members, $3,500. Present
members: —
Term expires.
Robert A. Woods, . . . . . . . . . . 1916
Josiah S. Dean, . . . . . . . . . . 1918
Wm. P. Fowler, Chairman, . . . . . . . . 1920
Expenses paid by city of Boston.
Police Commissioner of the City of Boston.
Established by chapter 291, Acts of 1906. Appointed by
Governor. Term, ﬁve years. Present commissioner, Stephen
O’Meara, Boston. Expenses paid by city of Boston.
Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board.
Established by chapter 700, Acts of 1913. Three members;
one (nonresident) appointed by Governor for three years, di-
rector of division of public works, city of Salem, and chairman
of water board, city of Beverly. Salary of nonresident mem-
ber, $3,000; members ex officiis, no salary. Present member
appointed by Governor, Nathan Matthews, Boston. Term
expires 1916. Expenses paid by cities of Beverly and Salem.
Salem Rebuilding Commission.
Created by chapter 777, Acts of 1914. To have charge of
rebuilding Salem. Five members, citizens of Salem, appointed
by Governor for terms of three years. Present members: ——
Eugene J. Fabens.
Dan A. Donahue.
Edmund W. Longley.
Dr. Emile Poirier.
Michael J. Sullivan.
Supervisors of Elections.
Appointed by Governor for any speciﬁed election upon re-
quest of ten qualiﬁed voters of a ward or a town. Compensation
determined by city council or selectmen of the town.
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OFFICIALS OF INSTITUTIONS.
Massachusetts General Hospital.
Incorporated, 1810 (chapter 94, Acts of 1810). Location,
Boston. Present trustees appointed by the Governor: —
David P. Kimball, Boston.
Charles P. Greenough, Boston.
Henry S. Hunnewell, Wellesley.
Joseph H. O’Neil, Boston.
Term, four years. Administrator, Frederic A. Vilashburn,
M.D. Appropriation, 1914, none.
Massachusetts Homoeopathic Hospital.
Incorporated, 1855 (chapter 411, Acts of 1855). Location,
Boston. Eleven permanent trustees; five appointed by Gov-
ernor (chapter 358, Acts of 1890.) Present trustees for State: ——
Term expires.
N. Emmons Paine, Newton, . . . . . . . . 1917
Henry F. Harris, Worcester, . . . . . . . . 1917
Elwyn G. Preston, Woburn, . . . . . . . . 1915
Charles E. Rogerson, Milton, . . . . . . . . 1916
George W. Moses, Brookline, . . . . . . . . 1916
Term, three years. Superintendent, William O. Mann, M.D.
Appropriation, 1914, none.
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.
Incorporated, 1902, by charter. Location, Boston. Present
trustees appointed by Governor (chapter 370, Acts of 1909): —
Term expires.
Irvin McDowell Garﬁeld, Boston, . . . . . . . 1915
John P. Reynolds, Boston, . . . . . . . . 1918
Term, six years. Superintendent, Herbert. B. Howard, M.D.
Appropriation, 1914, none.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Collateral Loan Company of Boston.
Organized, 1869, by charter. Seven directors; ﬁve elected by
stockholders, one appointed by mayor of Boston, one appointed
by Governor for indeﬁnite term. No salary paid by State.
Present director for State: -—
John F. Moors, Boston.
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Commissioners of Pilots.
Two commissioners appointed by Governor upon recommenda-
tion of trustees of Boston Marine Society for term of three
years. Grant commissions as pilots for Boston harbor to persons
approved by that society. Present commissioners: -—-
Term expires.
Frederick C. Bailey, Kingston, . . . . . . . 1915
John H. Frost, Hyannis, . . . . . . . . 1917
Salary, $1,700 a year, paid from percentage of fees which pilots
are required to turn over to commissioners. Location of office,
177 Milk Street. ‘
Electoral College of Massachusetts.
Eighteen members, elected by people to vote for President
and Vice-President. Cost of Massachusetts College for 1913,
$767.67.
Medical Examiners.
Chapter 24, Revised Laws, and statutes in amendment thereof,
provide for 73 medical examiners ‘and 73 associate medical
examiners, to be appointed by the Governor with the advice
and consent of the Council. The term of office is seven years.
The statutes classify the medical examiners and associates ‘as
county officials, and designate the number to be appointed for
each county.
Public Ware housemen.
Licensed by Governor (chapter 69, Revised Laws) to main-
tain public warehouses. Bonded to State Treasurer.
Surveyor-General of Lumber.
Appointed by Governor. Term, three years. Bonded to State
Treasurer for $2,000. Makes annual report to Secretary of
Commonwealth. Present surveyor, Charles H. Crane, ‘Revere.
Expenses of Surveyor-General and deputies paid from fees for
surveys and measurements of lumber.
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VIII. STATE—AIDED INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS.
Bradford-Durfee Textile School.
Established, 1904 (chapter 475, Acts of 1895). Location, Fall
River. Twenty permanent trustees; ex oﬁiciis, mayor and super-
intendent of schools; two appointed by Governor (chapter 475,
Acts of 1895). Present members acting for State: -——
Term expires.
James E. Cunneen, . . . . . . . . . 1916
George E. Prest, . . . . . . . . . . 1918
Term, four years. E. B. Durfee is principal. Appropriation,
1914: maintenance, $20,000; equipment, $6,922.25; total,
$26,922.25.
Independent Agricultural School of Bristol County.
Established by chapter 566, Acts of 1912. Location, Dighton.
Seven trustees, four appointed by Governor and three county
commissioners. Present trustees appointed by Governor: ——
Term expires.
'William N. Howard, Boston, . . . . . . . . 1915
Joseph H. Milliken, Dighton, . . . . . . . . 1916
Algernon H. Barney, Swansea, . . . . . . . 1917
Allen P. Keith, New Bedford, . . . . . . . 1918
Term, four years. Director, G. H. Gilbert. Annual appro-
priation equal to half of net maintenance expense (chapter 471,
Acts of 1911).
Independent Agricultural School of Essex County.
Established, 1913 (chapter 587, Acts of 1912). Location,
Hathorne. Seven trustees, four appointed by Governor and
three county commissioners. Present members for State: ——
Term expires.
Henry W. Pelton, Lynnﬁeld, . . . . . . . . 1915
Justin E. Varney, Lawrence, . . . . . . . . 1916
George C. Thurlow, West Newbury, 1917
George W. Cressy, Salem, . 1918
Term, four years. Director, F. A. Smith. (Annual appropri—
ation equal to one-half net maintenance expense (chapter 471,
section 9, Acts of 1911).
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Lowell Textile School.
Established, 1897 (chapter 475, Acts of 1895). Location,
Lowell. (Seventeen permanent trustees; ex officiis, mayor and
superintendent of schools; two appointed by Governor (chapter
475, Acts of 1895). Present members for State: —— T _
erm expires.
John T. Donehue, Lowell, . . . . . . . . 1918
‘Frederick A. Flather, Lowell, . . . . . . . . 1916
Term, four years. Charles H. Eames, principal. Appropriation,
1914, $60,000.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Incorporated by chapter 183, Acts of 1861. Location, Bos-
ton. Fifty trustees. Governor, chief justice of Supreme Court
and Commissioner of Education members for the State. Appro-
priation, $100,000 annually for period of ten years (chapter 78,
Resolves of 1911). Richard C. Maclaurin, president.
New Bedford Textile School.
Established, 1897 (chapter 475, Acts of 1895). Location, New
Bedford. Twenty permanent trustees; ex officiis, mayor and
superintendent of schools; two appointed by Governor (chapter
475, Acts of 1895). Present members for State: —
Term expires.
William E. Hatch, . . . . . . . . . . 1916
Abbott P. Smith, . . . . . . . . . . 1915
Term, four years. William E. Hatch, president. Appropria-
tion, 1914: maintenance, $24,000; equipment, $15,700; total,
$39,700.
New England Industrial School for Deaf Mutes.
Incorporated, 1879, by charter. Location, Beverly. Reports
to Legislature through Board of Education. Appropriation for
1914, $3,500. Louise Upham is principal.
Smith’s Agricultural School and Northampton School of Industries.
Established, 1908, under provisions of will of Oliver Smith,
made in 1844. Location, Northampton. Three trustees, elected
annually by voters of Northampton. Present trustees: —-—
C. W. Whiting, Chairman.
F. S. Warner, Secretary.
Peter McHugh.
Director, H. N. Loomis. Appropriation, 1914, $8,582.99.
485
Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Incorporated by chapter 214, Acts of 1865. Location, Worces-
ter. Twelve permanent members in corporation; mayor of
Worcester is member ex officio; State Board of Education selects
one member. Annual appropriation for period of ten years,
$50,000 (chapter 87, Resolves of 1912). President, Ira N. Hollis.
County Teachers’ Associations.
By virtue of chapter 260 of the Acts of 1905 any county
teachers’ association which holds a convention for at least one
day shall be entitled to receive $50 from the State Treasurer,
provided a certiﬁcate is ﬁled with the State Board of Education
showing that such convention has been held. Under the provi-
sions of this act 6700 was paid out of the State treasury in 1913.
Massachusetts Teachers’ Association.
Incorporated by chapter 213 of the Acts of 1846. Subject
to the approval of the State Board of Education, an annual
appropriation of $300 is ‘set apart for the Massachusetts Teachers’
Association from that half of the income of the Massachusetts
School Fund not devoted to towns (chapter 40, Revised Laws).
Teachers’ Institutes.
Under the provisions of chapter 40 of the Revised Laws, if
twenty-ﬁve or more teachers from the same section organize
for the purpose of holding an institute, the Board of Education
may advance money to meet necessary expenses for such insti-
tute. The amount spent in 1913 for this purpose was $200.
HOSPITALS, CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS, ETC.
Hospital Cottages for Children.
Incorporated, 1882, by charter. Location, Baldwinville.
Thirteen permanent trustees, ﬁve appointed by Governor (chap-
ter 407, Acts of 1892). Length of term, three years. Present
members appointed by Governor: —
Term expires.
Jenness K. Dexter, Springﬁeld, . . . . . . . 1915
George B. Dewson, Cohasset, . . . . . . . . 1916
Herbert S. Morley, Baldwinville, . . . . . . . 1917
Arthur H. Lowe, Fitchburg, . . . . . . . . 1918
Edith H. Sears, Boston, . . . . . . . . . 1919
Superintendent, Hartstein W. Page, M.D. Appropriation,
1914, $10,500.
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Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Inﬁrmary.
Incorporated, 1826' (chapter 91, Acts of 1826). Location,
Boston. Eleven permanent trustees, two appointed annually by
the Governor. Present trustees appointed by Governor (chap-
ter 28, Resolves of 1872): —
William D. Sohier, Beverly.
John Lawrence, Groton.
Superintendent, Farrar Cobb, M.D. Appropriation, 1914,
$45,000. .
Perkins Institution and Massachusetts School for the Blind.
Incorporated by chapter 113, Acts of 1828. Location, Water-
town. Eight permanent trustees; four trustees annually ap-
pointed by Governor. Present State trustees: ——
v Paul Revere Frothingham, Boston.
William L. Richardson, Boston.
Annette P. Rogers, Boston.
Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, Brookline.
Present director, Edward E. Allen. Annual appropriation,
$30,000 (chapter 19, Resolves of 1869).
Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts.
Incorporated by chapter 218, Acts of 1877. Location, Chel-
sea. Total of twenty-one trustees, three appointed by Governor
(chapter 282, Acts of 1889). Present members for State: ——
Term expires.
Daniel E. Denny, Worcester, . - . . . . . . . 1917
Harry T. Knight, Winthrop, . . . . . . . . 1915
Edward P. Starbird, Boston, . . . . . ' . . . 1916
Term, three years. Commandant, Richard R. Foster. Appro-
priation, 1914: maintenance, $95,000; improvements, $2,200;
religious services, $1,000; total, $98,200.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Bostonian Society.
Incorporated by charter in 1881. Receives an annual appro-
priation of $1,500 for maintenance of old State House (chapter
298, Acts of 1910).
Massachusetts Department, G. A. R.
Not incorporated under law. The department has a room in
the State House, and under chapter 36 of the Resolves of 1912
is allowed $1,000 annually for ﬁve years.
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APPENDIX.
GEOGRAPHICAL LoCATIoN OF STATE OFFICES, INSTITU-
TIoNs, ARMORIES, sTATIoNs, ETC.
BARNsTABLE COUNTY.
Barnstable:
' Forester:
Fire tower, Shoot Flying Hill.
Nursery.
Bourne:
Forester: Fire tower, Bournedale.
Dennis:
Forester: Reforestation area.
H arwich:
Forester: Reforestation area.
H yannis:
Normal School.
Sandwich:
Fish and Game Commission: Fish hatchery.
Forester: Nursery (East Sandwich).
Wellﬂeet:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Yarmouth:
Forester: Reforestation area.
BERKSHIRE COUNTY.
Adams:
Fish and Game Commission: Fish hatchery.
Greylock Reservation, part of .
Militia: Armory.
Becket:
Forester:
Reforestation area.
Fire tower, Mount Becket.
Cheshire:
Greylock Reservation, part of.
Mount Washington:
Mount Everett Reservation, part of.
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New Ashforct:
Greylock Reservation, part of.
North Adams:
District Police: Branch Oﬁice, Kimball Block.
Greylock Reservation, part of.
Normal School. .
Peru:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Pittsﬁeld:
Animal Industry: District ofﬁce.
Commission for the Blind: Shop, 30 Eagle Street.
District Police: Branch ofﬁce, Court House.
Highway Commission: Work room, Agricultural Bank Building.
Militia: Armory.
Savoy: .
Forester: Fire tower, Tower Mountain.
Sheffield:
Mount Everett Reservation, part of.
Williamstown :
Greylock Reservation, part of.
BRISTOL COUNTY.
Attleborough:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Militia: Armory.
Dighton:
Forester: Fire tower, Richmond Hill.
Fall River:
Bureau of Statistics: Free Employment Office, 41 North Main Street.
Commission for the Blind: Shop, 28 Borden Street.
District Police: Branch office, Hudner Building.
Militia: Armory.
Freetown:
Forester: Reforestation area.
New Bedforct:
District Police: Steamer “Lexington.”
Militia: Armory.
Raynham:
Board of Insanity: Branch of Taunton Hospital.
Taunton:
Board of Insanity: Taunton Hospital.
Forester: Reforestation area.
Militia: Company Coast Artillery Corps.
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DUKES CoUNTY.
Gosnold:
Board of Charity: Penikese Hospital (for lepers).
Tisbury:
Fish and Game Commission: Game reservation, Vineyard Haven.
Essnx COUNTY.
Boxford:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Danvers:
Board of Insanity: Insane Hospital.
Essex:
Forester: Fire tower, Morse Hill.
Georgetown:
Forester: Fire tower, Bald Pate Hill.
Gloucester:
Militia: Armory.
Veterinary Medicine, Board of Registration in: Secretary.
H averhill:
Dentistry, Board of Registration in: Secretary, 14 ‘v Tater Street.
Militia: Armory. '
Lawrence:
Board of Health: Experiment Station.
Militia: Armory.
Lynn:
Metropolitan Park Commission:
King’s Beach Parkway.
Nahant Beach Parkway.
Lynn Shore Reservation.
Militia: Armory.
Manchester:
Forester: Fire station tower.
M ethuen:
Militia: Armory.
Middleton:
Board of Insanity: Branch, Danvers Hospital.
N ahant:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Parkway.
Rowley:
Forester: Reforestation area.
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Salem:
District Police: Branch oﬁice, Kinsman Block.
Militia: Armory.
Normal School.
Swampscott:
Metropolitan Park Commission:
King’s Beach Parkway.
Lynn Shore Reservation.
Westminster:
Board of Insanity: Part of Gardner Colony.
Forester: Reforestation area.
FRANKLIN COUNTY.
Buckland:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Colrain:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Deerﬁeld:
Mount Sugar Loaf Reservation.
Greenﬁeld:
Animal Industry: District ofﬁce.
Forester: Reforestation area.
Highway Commission: Division engineer, Main Street.
Militia: Armory.
Heath:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Leeerett:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Montague: _
Forester: Reforestation area.
Orange:
Militia: Armory.
Shelburne:
Forester:
Reforestation area.
Fire tower, Mount Massaemet.
Warwick:
Forester:
Reforestation area.
Fire tower, Mount Grace.
HAMPDEN COUNTY.
Brimﬁeld:
Forester: Fire tower, Steerage Rock.
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H olyoke:
Forester: Fire tower, Mount Tom.
Militia: Armory.
Ludlow:
Fish and Game Commission: Game farm.
M onson:
Board of Insanity: Insane Hospital.
Palmer:
Fish and Game Commission: Fish hatchery.
Springﬁeld:
Bureau of Statistics: Free Employment Office, 47 Water Street.
District Police: Branch ofﬁce, 21 Besse Place.
Highway Commission: Division engineer, 137%- State Street.
Militia: Armory. l
Westﬁeld:
Highway Commission: Repair shop, 50 North Elm Street.
Normal School.
Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives: State Sanatorium.
Wilbraham.
Fish and Game Commission: Game farm, North Wilbraham.
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY.
Amherst:
Agricultural College.
Animal Industry: District office.
Forester: Nursery.
Andover:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Belchertown:
Forester: Reforestation area.
C ummington:
Deer Hill Reservation.
Easthampton:
Board of Insanity: Part of Northampton Hospital.
Mount Tom Reservation.
Hadley:
Fish and Game Commission: Fish hatchery.
Northampton:
Animal Industry: District office.
Board of Insanity: State Hospital.
District Police: Branch office, Masonic Building.
Forester: Fire station.
Militia: Armory.
493
Pelham:
Forester: Fire tower, Lincoln Mountain.
Williamsburg: ,
Board of Insanity: Northampton Hospital, part of.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY.
Arlington:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Reservation and parkway.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Pumping Station.
Ashland:
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Reservoir.
Belmont:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Reservation and parkway.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Pumping station.
Cambridge:
Commission for Blind: Shops, 34 Valentine Street, 686 Massachu-
setts Avenue, 277 Harvard Street.
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Alewife Brook Parkway.
Beaver Brook Reservation.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Engineering work.
Militia: Armory.
Carlisle:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Chelmsford:
Forester: Fire tower, Robbins Hill.
Concord:
Board of Prison Commissioners: Reformatory.
Militia:
Headquarters of regiment of infantry, ﬁre station, Walden Street.
Company of infantry.
Everett:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Revere Beach Parkway.
Militia: Armory.
Framingham:
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Reservoir.
Militia:
Armory.
Arsenal, South Framingham.
Camp ground.
Normal School.
H opkinton:
Forester: Reforestation work. ‘
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Reservoir.
494
Hudson:
Militia: Armory.
Lowell: -
Commission for Blind: Shop, 213 Dutton Street.
District Police: Branch ofﬁce, 71 Central Block.
Highway Commission: Repair shop, Merrimac Color Press Inc.
Building.
Militia: Armory.
Normal School.
M alden:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Middlesex Fells Parkway.
Militia: Armory.
Marlborough:
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Filter beds, Marlborough
Brook.
Militia: Armory.
M edford :
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Middlesex Fells Reservation.
Mystic River Reservation.
Middlesex Fells Parkway.
Revere Beach Parkway.
Mystic Valley Parkway.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Pipe yard and stables.
Militia: Armory.
M elrose:
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Middlesex Fells Reservation.
Lynn Parkway.
Natick: »
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Pegan pumping station,
ﬁlter beds.
Militia: Armory.
Newton:
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Charles River Reservation.
Hemlock Gorge Reservation.
Militia: Armory.
North Reading:
Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives: State Sanatorium.
Sherborn: . ‘
Board of Prison Commissioners: Reformatory for Women.
495
Shirley:
Trustees, Massachusetts Training Schools: Boys’ Industrial School.
Forester: Reforestation area.
Somereille:
Animal Industry: Quarantine station.
Metropolitan Park Commission: '
Alewife Brook Parkway.
Middlesex Fells Parkway.
Mystic River Reservation.
Wellington Bridge.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Sewerage works.
Militia: Armory.
Stoneham:
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Middlesex Fells Reservation.
Lynn Fells Parkway.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board:
Pumping station.
Reservoir.
Militia: Armory.
Sudbury:
‘ Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Reservoir.
Tewksbury:
Trustees, Inﬁrmary and Farm: State Inﬁrmary.
Highway Commission: Repair shop.
Wakeﬁeld:
Forester: Fire tower, Hart Hill.
Metropolitan Park Commission: Hart’s Hill Reservation.
Militia: Armory.
Waltham:
Board of Insanity: School for Feeble-minded.
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Beaver Brook Reservation.
Charles River Reservation.
Militia: Armory.
Watertown:
Animal Industry: Quarantine station.
Metropolitan Park Commission: Charles River Reservation.
Weston:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Charles River Reservation.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Reservoir.
Wilmington: ,
Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives: Part of North Reading
Sanatorium.
496
Winchester:
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Mystic Valley Parkway.
Woburn Parkway.
Stony Brook Reservation.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Reservoir.
Woburn:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Parkway.
Militia: Company of infantry.
. NANTUCKET CoUNTY.
Nantucket:
Forester: Reforestation area.
NoRFoLK COUNTY.
Braintree:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Blue Hills Reservation.
Canton:
Board of Charity: Hospital School for Crippled and Deformed
Children.
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Blue Hills Reservation.
Neponset River Reservation.
Dedham:
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Neponset River Reservation.
Neponset River Parkway.
Dover:
Board of Insanity: Part of Medﬁeld Hospital.
Forester: Reforestation area.
Foxborough:
Board of Insanity: Hospital.
M edﬁeld:
Board of Insanity: Medﬁeld State Hospital.
Milton:
Forester: Fire tower, Blue Hill.
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Blue Hills Reservation.
Neponset River Reservation.
N eedham:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Hemlock Gorge Reservation.
Norfolk:
Board of Charity: Hospital for Inebriates.
497
I Quincy: -
Metropolitan Park Commission: -
Blue Hills Reservation.
Furnace Brook Parkway.
Quincy Shore Reservation.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: ,
Forbes Hill Reservoir.
Nut Island Yard and Screen House.
Pumping Station. '
Randolph: '
Metropolitan Park Commission: Blue Hills Reservation.
Sharon:
Fish and Game Commission:
Fish Hatchery.
Game Farm.
Forester: Fire tower, Moose Hill.
Walpole:
Board of Charity: Part of Norfolk Hospital.
Wellesley.‘
Board of Charity: Temporary home.
Metropolitan Park Commission:
Charles River Reservation.
Hemlock Gorge Reservation.
Westwood:
I
Metropolitan Park Commission: Neponset Rlver Reservation.
Wrentham: ,
Board of Insanity: School for Feeble-minded.
PLYMOUTH COUNTY.
Bridgewater:
Trustees, Inﬁrmary and Farm: State Farm.
Forester: Nursery.
Normal School.
Brockton:
Militia: Armory.
Carver:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Duxbury: -
Forester: Reforestation area.
Hanson:
Forester: Fire tower, Bonney
H ingham: .
Militia: Armory.
498
Hull:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Nantasket Beach Reservation.
Kingston:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Lakeville:
Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives: State Sanatorium.
M iddleborough:
Animal Industry: District oﬁice.
Forester: Fire tower, Town Hall.
Highway Commission:
Division engineer, 15 South Main Street.
Repair shop, Vine Street.
N orwell:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Plymouth:
Forester: Fire tower, Reservoir Hill.
Militia: Armory.
SUFFOLK COUNTY.
Boston:
State House.
Animal Industry:
Quarantine station, Brighton.
Art Commission, Secretary, 310 Fenway Studios.
Ballot Law Commission, Secretary, 90 Canal Street.
Blind, Commission for the, 3 Park Street.
Building Construction Commission, 166 Devonshire Street.
Charity, Board of:
Temporary Home, Charles Street.
Nursery, 19 Pinckney Street.
Controller of County Accounts, 8 Beacon street.
Education, Board of, 15 Ashburton Place:
Normal Art School, Exeter and Newbury streets.
Embalming, Board of Registration in: Secretary, 232 Huntington
Avenue.
Firemen’s Relief Fund, Commissioners of: Secretary, 294 Washington
Street.
Forester, State:
Office, 6 Beacon Street.
Supply store, 251 Causeway Street.
Gas and Electric Light Commissioners, 15 Ashburton Place.
Gas Inspectors, 32 Hawley Street.
General Insurance Guaranty Fund, Trustees of, 161 Devonshire
Street: _
Medical Director, 520 Commonwealth Avenue.
499
Boston —— Continued.
Health, State Department of:
Branch Ofﬁce, 1 Beacon Street.
Laboratory, Forest Hills.
Highway Commission, 15 Ashburton Place:
Division engineer, 169 Massachusetts Avenue.
Homestead Commission, 31 Beacon Street.
Industrial Accident Board, 1 Beacon Street.
Insanity, Board of:
Boston State Hospital, Dorchester.
Psychopathic Department, Fenwood Road.
Insurance Department, Branch Office, Pem'berton Building.
Judiciary:
Land Court, Court House.
Probation, Commission on, Court House.
Superior Court, Court House.
Supreme Judicial Court, Court House.
Labor and Industries, Board of, 1 Beacon Street.
Loan Agencies, Supervisor of, 6 Park Street.
Metropolitan Park Commission, 14 Beacon Street:
Blue Hills.
Charles River Reservation.
'Dedham Parkway.
Neponset River Parkway.
Neponset River Reservation.
Speedway and Playground, Brighton.
Stony Brook Reservation.
West Roxbury Parkway.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board, 1 Ashburton Place:
Reservoir, pumping station and yard, Brighton.
Pumping station, Charlestown.
Pumping station and yard, Deer Island.
Pumping station, yard and machine shop, East Boston.
Pumping station and yard, Hyde Park.
Pumping station, yard, stables and machine shop, Ward Street,
Roxbury.
Militia:
Armory, Bulﬁnch Street.
Armory, Charlestown.
Armory, Columbus Avenue.
Armory, East Newton Street.
Armory, 7 Green Street.
Armory, Irvington Street.
Cruiser “Chicago,” Gas House Wharf, Commercial Street.
Headquarters Second Brigade, 18 Tremont Street.
Minimum Wage Commission, 1 Beacon Street.
500
Boston -— Concluded.
Nautical School, Massachusetts, office, 2A Park Street.
School ship “Ranger,” North End Park.
Optometry, Board of Registration in, Secretary, 149 Tremont Street.
Panama-Paciﬁc Managers, 395 Tremont Building.
Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Boston, 716 Chamber of Com-
merce.
Plumbers, Examiners of, Clerk, 195 Centre Street, Roxbury.
Port of Boston, Directors of the, office, 40 Central Street.
Pier No. 5, South Boston (office).
Northern Avenue and Pier No. 6, South Boston (office).
Prison Commissioners, Board of:
State Prison, Charlestown.
Public Service Commission, 1 Beacon Street.
Statistics, Bureau of:
Free Employment Office, 8 Kneeland Street.
Tax Commissioner, Branch Office, Tremont Building.
Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives, 3 Joy Street.
Trustees of Massachusetts Training Schools, 274 Boylston Street.
Uniformity of Legislation, Commission on, Chairman, 19 Congress
Street.
Chelsea:
Metropolitan Park Commission: Revere Beach Parkway.
Militia: Armory. '
Winthrop:
District Police: Motor boat “Palm.”
Metropolitan Park Commission: Winthrop Shore Reservation.
WORCESTER CoUNTY.
Ashburnham:
Board of Insanity: Part of Gardner Colony.
Forester: Reforestation area.
Barre:
Animal Industry: District office.
Forester: Reforestation area.
Berlin:
Lyman School for Boys: Branch of Westborough School.
Bolton.‘
Industrial School for Girls: Part of main institution at Lancaster.
Brook ﬁeld:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Charlton:
Forester: Fire tower, Little Nugget.
501
Clinton:
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Reservoir.
Militia: Company of infantry.
Fitchburg:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Militia: Armory.
Normal School.
Gardner:
Board of Insanity: Colony.
Forester: Reforestation area.
Grafton. '
Board of Insanity: Part of Worcester Asylum.
Holden: .
Forester: Reforestation area. '
H ubbardston:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Lancaster:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Reservoir.
Trustees Of Massachusetts Training Schools: Industrial School for
Girls.
Milford:
_ Militia: Armory.
N orthborough:
Board of Insanity: Part of Westborough State Hospital.
Oakham:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Paxton:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Princeton:
Forester: Fire tower, Mount Wachusett.
Mount Wachusett Reservation.
Royalston:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Rutland:
Board of Prison Commissioners: Prison Camp and Hospital.
Forester: Reforestation area.
Trustees of Hospitals for Consumptives: State Sanatorium.
Shrewsbury:
Board of Insanity: Branch of Worcester Hospital.
Southborough:
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Reservoir.
Spencer:
Forester: Reforestation area.
Sterling:
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Filter beds.
Sutton: .
Fish and Game Commission: Fish hatchery and game farm.
Templeton:
Board of Insanity: Branch of School for Feeble-minded at Waltham.
Forester: Reforestation area.
Westborough: -
Trustees, Training Schools: Lyman School for Boys.
Board of Insanity: State Hospital.
Forester: Fire tower, Mount Fay.
West Boylston:
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board: Reservoir.
Westminster:
Board of Insanity: Part of Gardner Colony.
Worcester:
Bar Examiners, Board of :. Ofﬁce of Secretary. -
Board of Insanity: State Hospital and Asylum.
Bureau of Statistics: Free employment ofﬁce, 48 Green Street.
Commission for the Blind: Shop, 194 Front Street.
District Police: Branch oﬂice, 476 Main Street.
Highway Commission: Work room, 518 Main Street.
Militia: Armory.
Normal School.
INDEX.
Adjutant-General, . . . . . . . .
Adjutant-General’s Department, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Agricultural College, Massachusetts, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Agricultural School, Independent, of Bristol County,
Agricultural School, Independent, of Essex County,
Agriculture, State Board of, summary account of,
How chosen, . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Animal Industry, Commissioner of,
Summary account of, . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . .
Appointment of boards and commissions, methods of, .
Of public ofﬁcials and employees,
Armory Commission,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Art Commission, . .
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Attomey-G-eneral, . . .
Summary account of department,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Auditor of the Commonwealth, .
Summary account of department,
Control over other departments,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Ballot Law-Commission,
Summary account of,
Duties of, . . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Bank Commissioner. summary account of, .
Detailed description of functions, etc., .
Bank Incorporation, Board of, summary account of,
Composition of, . . . . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . .
Barnstable County, locations of State offices, institutions, etc., in,
Berkshire County, locations of State offices, institutions, etc., in,
Blind, Massachusetts Commission for the, summary'account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Boiler Rules, Board of, . . I . . . .
Summary account of‘, . - . . -
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Boston, Commissioners of Pilots for Port of, . .
Boston, Directors of the Port of, summary account'of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., '
488
488, 489
28, 29
453-456
47
16, 17
124—126
482
'22, 23
218-223
5Ck1
Boston, Finance Commission for city of,
Licensing Board for city of, . .
Police Commissioner of city of, . . . . . .
Boston State Hospital, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Boston Transit Commission,
Bostonian Society, . . . . . .
Boys’ Parole Department, summary account of, .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Bradford-Durfee Textile School, . . .
Bridgewater Normal School, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Bridgewater State Hospital. (See State Farm, Asylum Department.)
Bristol County, Independent Agricultural School of, . .
Bristol County, locations of State offices, institutions, etc., in,
Buildings Regulations, Commission on,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., .
Buildings, construction of, for public purposes, . . .
Buildings for private purposes, regulation of construction of,
Charity, State Board of,
Summary account of,
Supervision over institutions,
Officials of, . . . . .
Duties as to charitable corporations,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Chart of departmental organization, .
Children, Hospital Cottages for,
Cities and towns, ﬁnancial supervision of,
Civil Service Commission, summary account of, .
Control over other departments,
Power as to appointments,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Classiﬁcation of departments, .
Collateral Loan Company of Boston,
Conciliation and Arbitration, Board of,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Consumptives, Hospitals for, Trustees of,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Control, term deﬁned, . . .
Controller of County Accounts,
Summary account of department, . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Corporations, Commissioner of (see also Tax Commissioner),
Corporations, general regulation of,
Council, . . . . .
County Accounts, Controller of,
Summary account of department,
Detailed descriptionof functions, etc., . . .
County teachers’ associations, . . . . . .
Danvers State Hospital, summary account of , . . .
Detailed description of functions-etc., . . . . .
Deaf Mutes, New England Industrial School for, . .
Deer Hill State Reservation, summary account of, . . .
PAGE
479
480
480
28,29
387-394
479
487
26,27
345,346
483
22,23
255-258
483
489
38, 48
16, 17
126, 127 -
44
48
44
26, 27
35, 37
309-320
faces page 8
485
50
12,13
32,33
43
75-77
9
481
36,47
20,21
191-193
44,46
26,27
348-351
7
50
14,15
99-101
47
47
. 30-32, 53
, 50
14,15
99-101
485
28,29
405-412
484
24,25
505
Deer Hill State Reservation, detailed description of functions, etc.,
Defectives, mental, care of,
Deﬁnitions of certain terms, .
Dentistry, Board of Registration in,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Departments, term deﬁned,
Classiﬁcation of,
Types of organization, . .
Methods of administration, . . . .
Appointment of officials and employees, . .
Compensation of officials and employees, how ﬁx
In same ﬁeld of work, . . . .
Assignment and furnishing of quarters for,
Detailed descriptions of functions, etc.,
Direction, term deﬁned, .
District Police, summary account of, .
Building and boiler inspection departments,
Building inspection department,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
District Police, Chief of, . . .
ed, .
Dukes County, locations of State ofﬁces, institutions, etc., in,
Economy and Efﬁciency, Commission on, summary account of,
Control over other departments,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Education, State Board of,
Summary account of, .
Control over normal schools, .
Duties as to educational corporations,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Election of State officers, .
Elections, supervisors of,
Electoral College,
Embalming, Board of Registration in, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Employment, conditions of, regulation of, . .
Essex County, Independent Agricultural School of,
Essex County, locations of State offices, institutions, etc., in,
Executive Department, summary account of,
Control over other departments,
Duties relating to elections, . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Fall River, Board of Police for city of, V
Feeble-minded, Massachusetts School for, summary acc
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Fire Insurance Rates, Board of Appeal on, summary ac
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
ount of,
count of,
Firemen’s Relief Fund Commission, summary account of,
How chosen, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Fire Prevention Commissioner for the Metropolitan District,
Summary account of, . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Fisheries and Game, Commission on, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., .
Fitchburg Normal School, summary account of, .
PAGE
308
49
7
45
20,21
198,199
7
9
36-38
38,41
40
40-41
42
44
51-478
7
16,17
47
48
120-124
8
490
12,13
34
70-72
44
22,23
35
47
242-250
43
480
482
20,21
205,206
47
483
490,491
10,11
30-32
43
51-54
479
28,29
444-450
18,19
182
16,17
38
130,131
48,
16,17
127-130
22,23
238-242
24,25
' 506
Fitchburg Normal School, detailed description of functions, etc., .
Forest Commission, State, . . ‘
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Forester. State, summary account of, .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Foxborough State Hospital, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Framingham Normal School, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Franklin County, locations of State offices, institutions, etc., in,
Free Public Library Commissioners, Board of, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
G. A. R., Massachusetts Department,
Gardner State Colony, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . .
Gas and Electric Light Commissioners, Board of, summary account of, .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . .
General Insurance Guaranty Fund, Trustees of, etc., summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
General Laws, compiler of changes in, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
General supervision, term deﬁned, .
Girls’ Parole Department, summary account of, .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Governor, . . . .
Appointments by, . .
Authority over departments, .
Governor and Council,
Gratuities, Commission on,
Summary account of, . . . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Hampden County, location of State offices, institutions, etc., in,
Hampshire County, location of State oﬁioes, institutions, etc., in, .
Harbor and Land Commissioners, Board of,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Heads of departments, appointment of,
Administration by, .
Health, public, protection of,
Health, State Department of,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Highway Commission, .
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Highways, development and regulation of, .
Homestead Commission,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Hospital Cottages for Children, . . . .
Hospital School, Massachusetts, summary account of, .
Trustees of, . . . . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Hospitals for Consumptives, Trustees of, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . .
(For sanatoria, see Rutland, North Reading, Lakeville, Westﬁeld.)
PA GE
265-267
37
.22,23
237,238
22,23
233-237
28,29
419-422
22,23
250-253
491
24,25
287-289
487
28,29
434-439
18,19
167-171
18,19
175-178
12,13
92
7
26,27
346,347
53
8
. 8,9
30-32,43,44
45
14,15
118,119
491,492
492,493
37
22,23
212-217
8
39
45
45
16,17
132-142
37,49
20,21
207-212
. 49
.37,46,48
16,17
159,160
485
26,27
44
367-371
26,27
348-351
507
Hyannis Normal School, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Ice Business, Commission on Public Regulation of,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Industrial Accident Board,
Summary account of, . . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Industrial Accidents and Diseases, Joint Board for the Prevention of,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Industrial School for Boys, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., .
Industrial School for Girls, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Insanity, State Board of, .
Summary account of,
Control over institutions,
Nature of work, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Institutions, trustees of,
Boards controlling or supervising, .
For insane, epileptic and feeble-minded, .
Insurance, Commission to Report upon the Questions of Monopoly and
Rates in, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Insurance Commissioner, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Labor and Industries, Board of,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Lakeville State Sanatorium, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Land for Public Purposes, Commission on Methods and Procedure for
taking, . .
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Legislation, Commission on Uniformity of, . I
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Library, State, summary account of, . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Liens, Mortgages, Tax Collectors’ Deeds, etc., Commission on, summary
account of, . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Lieutenant-Governor, . . . . .
Loan Agencies, Supervisor of, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Local governments, ﬁnancial supervision of,
Locations of State offices, institutions, etc.,
Lowell Normal School, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Lowell Textile School, . .
Lumber, Surveyor-General of ,' . . .
Lyman School for Boys, summary account of,
PAGE
24,25
270-274
47
20,21
196
36,47
20,21
187-189
45,47
20,21
189-191
26,27
340-343
26,27
343-345
9, 44, 49
26,27
35,37
38
372-380
9, 35, 37, 39
35
49
18, 19
182, 183
18, 19
179—182
45, 47
18, 19
183-187
26, 27
359-361
38
12, 13
88
37
14, 15
92, 93
24, 25
286, 287
12, 13
87, 88
53
18, 19
178, 179
50
488-502
24, 25
274-276
484
482
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
26, 27
337-340
508
Lynn, Joint Board on Sewage Disposal in, .
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
.Management, term deﬁned, . . .
Manufacturing and mercantile enterprises, regulation of,
Massachusetts Agricultural College, summary account ‘of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Massachusetts Charitable Eye and Ear Inﬁrmary
Massachusetts Department, G. A. R., .
Massachusetts General Hospital,
Massachusetts Highway Commission,
Summary account of, . . . . . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . .
Massachusetts Homoeopathic Hospital,
Massachusetts Hospital School, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Trustees of, . . . . . . .
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, . . .
Massachusetts Nautical School, summary account of, .
Commissioners of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., .
Massachusetts Reformatory, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Massachusetts School for the Blind, Perkins Institution and,
Massachusetts School for the Feeble-minded, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Massachusetts Teachers’ Association,
Massachusetts Training Schools, Trustees of,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Medﬁeld State Hospital, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Medical Department (militia), summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Medical examiners, . . .
Medicine, Board of Registration in,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Mercantile enterprises, Manufacturing and, regulation of,
Metropolitan District, Fire Prevention Commissioner for,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Metropolitan Park Commissioners, Board of,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Metropolitan Water and Sewerage Board,
Summary account of, . . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . .
Middlesex County, locations of State offices, institutions, etc., in,‘ .
Militia, composition and organization,
Adjutant-General’s Department,
Quartermaster’s Department,
Medical Department,
Minimum Wage Commission,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
O
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2 46
16,17
157,158
7
47
24,25
278-283
486
487
481
37,49
20,21
207-212
481
26,27
367-371
44
484
24,25
37
283-285
28,29
466-470
486
28,29
444-450
485
44,49
26,27
334-337
28,29
422-428
14,15
112,113
482
45
20,21
112, 113
47
20, 21
193, 194
5(M9
Monson State Hospital, summary account of ,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . .
Mount Everett State Reservation, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., .
Mount Greylock State Reservation, summary account of ,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Mount Sugar Loaf State Reservation, summary account of , .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Mount Tom State Reservation, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . .
Mount Wachusett State Reservation, summary account of, .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Nantucket County, locations of State offices, institutions, etc., in,
Nautical School, Massachusetts, summary account of, ._
Commissioners of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
New Bedford Textile School, . . . .
New England Industrial School for Deaf Mutes, . .
Norfolk County, locations of State offices, institutions, etc., in,
Norfolk State Hospital, summary account of,
Trustees of, . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Normal Art School, Massachusetts, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Normal schools, summary accounts of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., .
North Adams Normal School, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Northampton School of Industries, Smith's Agricultural School and,
Northampton State Hospital, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . .
North Metropolitan Sewerage District, Joint Board on Admission of
Reading to, . .
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
North Reading State Sanatorium, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Nurses, Board of Registration of,
Summary account of, . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Offenders, custody and reformation of, ' . . .
Officials and employees in departments, methods of appointing,
Methods of ﬁxing compensation,
Retirement of, . . . .
Optometry, Board of Registration in,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Organization of departments, types of ,
Panama-Paciﬁc Managers, Board of, .
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Parole, Board of, for Reformatory for Women,
Summary account of, . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . .
Parole, Board of, for State Prison and Massachusetts Reformatory,
Summary account of,
PAGE
28,29
439-443
26,27
309
24,25
306
26,27
308
24,25
307,308
24,25
307
496
24,25
37
283—285
484
484
496,497
26,27
44
364-367
24,25
260—262
22—25
250—276
24,25
267-270
484
28,29
401-405
40
15,17
157
23,27
355-353
45
20,21
203,204
49
40,43
40,41
44
45
20,21
201-203
3333
33
14,15
101,102
49
23,29
477,473
49
23,29
511)
Parole, Board of, for State Prison and Massachusetts Reformatory,
detailed description of functions, etc.,
Penal Institutions, . . . . . . . . . .
(See also Prison Commissioners, State Prison, Massachusetts Reform-
atory, Reformatory for Women, Prison Camp and Hospital.)
Penikese Hospital, .
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Pensions and allowances for war service, . . . .
Perkins Institution and Massachusetts School for the Blind.
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, . . . . .
Pharmacy, Board of Registration in, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Pilots, Commissioners of (for port of Boston), . . . .
Plymouth County, locations of State ofﬁces, institutions, etc., in, .
Port of Boston, Directors of, summary account of ,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,_
Prison Camp and Hospital, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Prison Commissioners,
Summary account of, .
Control over institutions, . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Province Laws, editor of, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Publication, Board of, summary account of,
Control over other departments,
Composition of, . . . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . .
Public Records, Commissioner of, summary account of,
Control over other departments,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Public Service Commission, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Public warehousemen, .
Quartermaster-General, . . . . .
Quartermaster’s Department, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . .
Reading, Joint Board on Admission of, to the North Metropolitan Sewer-
age District, .
Summary account of, . . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
-Reclamation of Wet Lands, Joint Board on, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Reformatory for Women, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . .
Registration, Boards of. (See Dentistry, Embalming, Medicine, Nurses,
Optometry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine.) -
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475-477
49
46
26,27
320,321
45
486
481
20,21
199-201
482
497,498
22,23
218-223
28,29
474,475
44,49
28,29
35
457—463
12,13
91,92
12,13
8, 109
14, 15
108-111
46
16, 17
157
22, 23
228-230
28, 29
470-473
47
Regulation of corporations, general, . .
Of manufacturing and mercantile enterprises, etc.,
Reservations, State, summary account of,
Detailed descriptions of,
Retirement, Board of, . . .
Summary account of, . . . . . . '
Control over other departments,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
47
24-27
305-309
44
12, 13
33
78-80
5]Ql
Retirement, of public officials and employees,
Of public school teachers, . . . .
Rutland State Sanatorium, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board,
Salem Normal School, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Salem Rebuilding Commission, . .
Savings Bank Insurance, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Secretary of the Commonwealth,
Summary account of department,
Duties in relation to elections,
Duties in chartering corporations,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Sergeant-at-Arms, . . .
Summary account of department,
Relation with other departments,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Sewage Disposal in Lynn, Joint Board on, .
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Signs, Taxation of, Commission on,
Summary account of, . . . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . .
Smith’s Agricultural School and Northampton School of Industries,
Soldiers’ Home in Massachusetts, . . . . .
South Bay, Boston Harbor, Joint Board on Condition of,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
State Aid and Pensions, Commissioner of,
Summary account of department,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
State Farm, summary account of,
Asylum department,
As correctional institution, . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
(For Trustees, see ‘State Inﬁrmary.)
State Forest Commission,
Summary account of, . . ..
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
State Forester, summary account of, .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
State House Building.COmmiSSiOn,
Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
State'House Commission, summary account of,
Control over other departments,
, Composition of, . . ., .
'Relation to other departments,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
State Inﬁrmary and State Farm, trustees of,
> Summary account of, . . .
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
State Inﬁrmary, summary account of,
Department for insane,
PAGE
44
44
25,27
352-355
480
22,23
258—260
480
18,19
175-178
8
10,11
-43
47
5552
8
14,15
34,44
93-95
45
15,17
157,158
38
12,13
87
-484
485
45
15,17
158,159
45
14,15
115-118
25,27
49
49
330-334
37
22,23
237,238
22,23
233-237
38,44
14,15
98,99
14,15
34
38
44
95,97
44
25,27
322-324
25,27
49
512
PAGE
State Inﬁrmary, detailed description of functions, etc., . . . 324-329
State Library, summary account of, . . . . . . . 24, 25
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 286, 287
State officers, election of, . . . . . . . . . 43
State offices, institutions, etc., location of, . . . . .' " . 488-502
State Prison, summary account of, . . . . . . . 28, 29
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 463-465
Statistics, Bureau of, summary account of, . .. . . . . 24, 25
Supervision over city and town accounts, . . . . . 50
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . . 290-294
Suffolk County, locations of State offices, institutions, etc., in, . . 498-500
Supervisors of Elections, . . . . . . . . . 480
Surgeon-General, . . . . . . . . . . 8, 112
Surveyor-General of Lumber, . . . . . . . . 482
Taking Land for Public Purposes, Commission on Methods and Pro-
cedure for, . . . . . . . . . . 38
Summary account of, . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Detailed description of functions,‘ etc., . . . . . . 88
Taunton State Hospital, summary account of, . . . . . 28, 29
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 395-401
Taxation of Signs, Commission on, . . . . . . . 38
Summary account of, . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 87
Tax Commissioner, . . . . . . . . . . 50
Summary account of department, . . . . . . . 12, 13
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 81-85
(See also Corporations, Commissioner of.)
Tax Decisions, Board of Appeals on, summary account of, . . . 12, 13
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 86
Teachers’ Association, Massachusetts, . . . . . . 485
Teachers’ associations, county, . . . . . . . . 485
Teachers’ institutes, . . . . . . . . . 485
Teachers’ Retirement Board, . . . . . . . . 44
Summary account of, . . . . .. . . . . 24, 25
How chosen, . . . . . . . . . . 38
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 276—278
Transportation Facilities,' especially in the Five Western Counties,
Commission on, summary account of, . . . . . . 18, 19
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 165, 166
Treasurer and Receiver-General, . . . . . . . 8
Summary account of department, . . -. . . . . 10, 11
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 63—64
Trustees of State institutions, . . . . . . . . 35, 37
Uniformity of Legislation, Commission on, . . . . . . 37
Summary account of, . . . . . . ' . . . 14, 15
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 92, 93
Veterinary Medicine, Board of Registration in, summary account of, . 20, 21
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 206, 207
War records, Bureau of, summary account of, . . . . . 14, 15
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 115, 116
Water and Sewerage Board, Metropolitan, . . . . . . 37, 45
Summary account of, . . . . . . . . . 16, 17
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . .‘ 143-156
Weights and Measures, Commissioner of, . . . . . . 47
Summary account of, . .. . . . . . . 20, 21
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . . . 195, 196
513
Westborough State Hospital, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Westﬁeld Normal School, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., .
Westﬁeld State Sanatorium, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . . .
Wet Lands, Joint Board on Reclamation of, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . . . .
Worcester County, locations of State oﬁices, institutions, etc., in, .
Worcester Normal School, summary account of, . -
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, .
Worcester State Asylum, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
Worcester State Hospital, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Wrecks and Shipwrecked Goods, Commissioners of, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc., . .
Wrentham State School, summary account of,
Detailed description of functions, etc.,
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412-418
22,23
253-255
26,27
361-364
22,23
228-230
500-502
24,25
263-265
485
28,29
429-434
28,29
380-386
16,17
131,132
28,29
450-453