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VOL. XV 
January .12, 1917. ' No. 2 
ANOTHER, YEAR OF, PROGRESS and prosperity has been 
recorded by the Manchester Trust Co. The institution, 
which was established less than six years ago, is now 
firmly intrénched among the ‘banking institutions of the 
North Shore. Its history has been one of growth and 
progress from the start. A little more than a year ago 
the million-dollar mark in assests was reached and passed 
Perhaps more striking evidence of the increase in busi- 
ness and stronger proof of the confidence of the people 
of Manchester in the institution has been the increasing 
volume of deposits.’ During the past year the deposits 
have increased almost $100,000, or about 1414 percent. 
The million-dollar mark for deposits was passed during 
November ro16: “ The Manchester Trust ‘Co. is a local 
institution, ‘officered by’ Manchester men and supplying 
the needs of Manchester business in a wholly satisfying 
manner. Its officers and stockholders are to be congratu- 
lated upon the progress of the past year. 
Tue Commission AppointeD for the study of the 
drug habit in Massachusetts and to report remedial legis- 
lation has made its report to the legislature and its find- 
ings are appalling, it being reasonable to assume. that 
there are at least sixty thousand people who are addicted to 
the use of drugs. The commission has made a very care- 
ful study and its report shows breadth of view and a real 
knowledge of the situation. There is no doubt but this 
legislature will adopt the recommendations of the com- 
mission and before the session is over new laws will be 
passed. This is a subject worthy of consideration by the 
legislature. 
Mayor GENERAL FREDE RICK B. FUuNSTON is being verv 
severely censured “by the” representatives of religious 
organizations for his’ restrictive policy on the mainten- 
ance of church services. So widespread were those criti- 
cisms that one organization ‘has determined to fight the 
issue on its merits and the’ case will be brought before 
Congress. | One may easily anticipate the decision of that 
body. The principle of religious liberty is too deeply held 
by all Americans to permit any autocratic army officer to 
arbitrarily encroach upon the religious liberties of any 
class. 
THE Citizens oF BEVERLY are considering the adop- 
tion of a new amendment tothe ‘charter, whereby, the 
voters may’ register, either: ina." primary or on a prefer- 
ential ballot their choicé for thé highest office ‘in the gift 
of the city.'’’“Phere is’ no ‘doubt but what it would be 
better for the city if a siniple plan’ of nomination could be 
provided with a subsequent election. As conditions ‘now 
ere it is possible for a iminority mayor to be elected and 
the real wishes of the people be unfulfilled. . 
Tur Gop Curr Srems.to be quite popular in Man- 
chester. There was a clergyman involved, too; but the 
gold did not come from-sea--water, but from the puiees 
owned by loyal men with) warrh ‘hearts. 
other old age pensions. 
-of heart. 
“the Shore. 
‘diverting the traffic from Bridge street. 
THE GOVERNOR, AT THE INAUGURAL recomimended 
two new social measures one for social insurance and the 
Both plans have been carefully 
worked out by competent authorities and have been 
proven feasible. In addressing himself to the problems 
the Governor has shown strength of mind and largeness 
The bills have not yet been formulated, but 
their recommendation by the Governor places them be: 
fore the legislature and the people with the best possible 
-advantage,—the favor and support of the Governor. The 
compulsory health insurance plan appears practicable and 
doubtless will be passed. The old age pension is inevi- 
table as it is wise and just. The success of the mother’s 
pension plan, despite many of its shortcomings, has dem- 
onstrated the practicability and justice of old age pen- 
sion. If any criticism is to be made it must be made not 
of the principle, but of the meagre amount that is pro- 
posed to be given as an annual old age allowance. Bui 
that can easily be increased by the legislative committees. 
If this increase can be made then the old age pension 
will be made honorable and practicable. To have a large 
and generous state like Massachusetts grant parsimonious 
and insufficient amounts as old age pensions would be 
worse than the granting of none. The plan is a good 
one and the present legislature will doubtless frame a 
good bill. 
INSURANCE MEN oF ALL RANKs are marshaling 
forces to defend themselves against enactment of state 
laws which would allow the state to supplant the private 
insurance companies. In other states federations have 
been formed to combat such legislation. Massachusetts 
insurance men will endeavor to protect themselves in like 
manner by forming a federation at a meeting called for 
next Friday, January ‘19, in Faneuil hall, Boston. The 
result of their fight should interest other business inter- 
ests the usurpation of whose functions is threatened by 
federal and state legislation. 
Harvarp Has Lar PrLans for the raising of ten 
millions of dollars for endowment purposes and an effi- 
cient committee has been chosen. This great institution 
is a national institution and its graduates are filling posi- 
tions of responsibility and power and there is every rea- 
son why the funds should be forthcoming. With such a 
devoted alumni there is no question but what they will be 
forthcoming. 
THE TERCENTENARY COMMISSION appointed tc present 
plans for the tercentenary of the settlement at Plymouth 
has presented three plans. One favors an exhibition in 
South Boston to cost a fabulous fund; the second pro- 
vides for an island exposition in the Charles River, and 
the third for progressive plans of reconstruction at Ply- 
mouth. Whatever plan is finally adopted it is universally 
conceded that Plymouth should be an active participant 
in the celebration. 
It SkeMs UNForTUNATE that the State cannot’ see 
its way clear also to continue its boulevard plans down 
In Salem it would be perfectly practicable 
and desirable to build a boulevard along the water front, 
Some day this 
will be done. The sooner the better. The construction 
of the new bridge and the reconstruction of Bridge street 
affords some relief. 
ALL Auromonitists: ALONG THE SHORE will rejoice 
when the Somerville Highway bill is passed. Then, when 
the boulevard is constructed, it will be possible to motor 
‘oto Boston from Fenway boulevard without the uncom- 
fortable trip through Somerville to Cambridge. 
Jan, 12, 1917."< 
